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Malanga Root Vs Taro Root

Malanga

What Is Malanga? 8 Key Health Benefits You Should Know About

Also called Yautia, Dasheen, or Cocoyam in English, Malanga is a starchy root vegetable that’s commonly used in South America, Africa, Caribbean cuisines, and some other tropical regions. It has a texture similar to potatoes and is often milled into flour that can be used for cooking. The taste is unlike most tubers or roots, but its texture is similar to that of a Yuca.