Malanga Coco is similar to a yam in appearance and a potato in flavor. This root is commonly used in tropical countries. Malanga is also similar to Taro in texture and appearance but has a woodsy taste with a hint of black walnut.
Origin: Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
Availability:Year-Round
The Yuca root is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins. Yuca may help prevent arthritis in both humans and animals. It may treat particular intestinal infections as well.
Origin: Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua
Availability: Year-Round
Malanga White is considered the true Malanga. It is a root vegetable. The interior has a crisp texture and its color varies from cream to yellow to pink.
Origin: Costa Rica, Ecuador
Availability: Year-Round
Yellow Yam is a versatile vegetable. It can be roasted fried, boiled and baked. You have to be very careful when peeling a yam. If the peeled yam touches your skin it itches a lot. Yams may be boiled like potatoes as a starch with meals.
Origin: Jamaica
Availability:Year-Round
Malanga Lila is a root vegetable popular in the tropics and South America. It has more flavor than most other starchy tropical tubers, and its taste is earthy, and has been described as more like nuts than potatoes.
Origin: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua
Availability: Year-Round