In Samoa and other Pacific islands, poi is a thick paste of pounded bananas or pineapples mixed with coconut cream; the word originally denoted the action of pounding the food to a pulp. In Hawaii, where poi is a staple of local cuisine, taro root is used almost exclusively for its preparation.
Poi is a traditional staple food in the Polynesian diet, made from taro. Poi. A bowl of poi showing typical consistency. Alternative names, Popoi.
What Is Poi, and How Do I Make This Hawaiian Dish? - Taste of Home
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May 9, 2022 · This nutritious and life-sustaining starch is low-fat, gluten-free, and high in phosphorous and vitamin B. It's traditionally eaten plain, but ...
Amount Per 1 cup (240 g) | |
Calories 269 | |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0.3 g | 0% |
Saturated fat 0.1 g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 29 mg | 1% |
Potassium 439 mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 65 g | 21% |
Dietary fiber 1 g | 4% |
Sugar 0.9 g | |
Protein 0.9 g | 1% |
Caffeine 0 mg | |
Vitamin C | 16% |
Calcium | 3% |
Iron | 11% |
Vitamin D | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 35% |
Cobalamin | 0% |
Magnesium | 14% |
Duration: 17:42
Posted: Jun 25, 2023
Posted: Jun 25, 2023