Taste & Texture
Characterized by a sticky, chewy texture and gentle sweetness. The sliminess comes from galactan and other polysaccharides. Becomes creamy and smooth when cooked
Season
How to Choose
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Choose round, mud-covered taro.
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Fresh ones have skin free of blemishes and dark spots, and feel slightly moist.
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Select firm, heavy roots.
How to Store
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Store mud-covered taro wrapped in newspaper in a cool dark place (10-15°C).
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Refrigerator temperatures can cause chilling injury.
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For long storage, boil and freeze.
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
53
KCAL
Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020
Wholesale Market Data
MARKET INSIGHTS
Source: MAFF Wholesale Market Survey for Fresh Produce (2023)
Retail Price
Price Trend
Annual Average
¥1,049/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)
Production Ranking
98.5% DomesticMap data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)
Source: MAFF Crop Statistics / Agricultural Census (2023)
Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)
Consumption Ranking
National Average (annual spending per household)
Source: Statistics Bureau Family Income and Expenditure Survey (2024, two-or-more-person households, prefectural capital cities)