Taro xinmao

New taro is a specialty of Taicang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Xinmaoxiang seed taro is a famous local variety, which is popular in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and other domestic markets because of its pure flavor, waxy texture and excellent quality. Xinmao taro is a traditional agricultural product in Taicang. The "Xinmao" fragrant-seed taro, which was improved and systematically bred by farmers in Xinmao area, is a famous local variety, which is well received by domestic markets such as Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu because of its pure fragrance, waxy texture and excellent quality. Taro has high nutritional value, contains various nutrients, mainly rich in carbohydrates, and contains 17.5 grams of starch and 2.2 grams of protein per 100 grams, which is higher than ordinary vegetables. Therefore, taro can be used as both food and vegetables, and is a tonic suitable for all ages, which is a treasure for vegetarianism in autumn. Taro is also rich in protein, calcium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and other ingredients. According to Chinese medicine, taro is sweet, pungent and flat, and when it enters the intestine and stomach, it has the effects of benefiting the stomach, widening the intestine, tonifying the middle warmer, benefiting the liver and kidney, and nourishing the essence and marrow. It has a certain effect on adjuvant treatment of dry stool, goiter, mastitis, acute arthritis and other diseases. Taro can be cooked, steamed, simmered, roasted, roasted, fried and stewed. It should be noted that taro is a stubborn plant, but "oil and salt don't go in". When cooking, remember not to season it before it is cooked thoroughly, otherwise, no matter whether salt or sugar is added, taro will absorb the seasoning too early, and it will not be soft or even harder. Taro is a kind of rhizome, which contains more sugar and has a hard and thick skin. It is suitable for storage in the shade, but it is more likely to go bad or germinate in the refrigerator. The best preservation time is about one week. New taro is a geographical indication certification trademark.
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