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Poi 3.5 lb.Poi, the staple starch of the traditional Hawaiian diet, is made from taro, an ancient root crop grown throughout the Tropics. Early Hawaiians not only used the taro plant for food, but also utilized the various parts for medicinal purposes; treating ailments ranging from insect bites and fevers to heart problems and stomach disorders. The poi you eat is pounded taro root and, yes, it is supposed to be lilac in color.
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