Fresh Dasheen Root (Taro / Coco / Eddos)

A Caribbean Kitchen Essential

Dasheen root — known across the Caribbean and Pacific as taro, coco, or eddos — is a starchy, nutrient-rich tuber prized for its naturally sweet, nutty flavor and silky texture when cooked. Whether you're making a pot of hearty Caribbean soup, creamy poi, or a simple roasted side, dasheen delivers depth and nourishment that potatoes simply can't match.

Why Dasheen?

• Richer, creamier texture than potatoes or Jerusalem artichokes
• Naturally sweet and nutty — turns a beautiful blue-purple when cooked
• A staple crop in the Caribbean, West Indies, China, Japan, and Hawaii
• Versatile: bake, boil, fry, grill, or mash
• Key ingredient in traditional poi and Caribbean soups
• Nutrient-dense — a wholesome carbohydrate for everyday cooking

How to Prepare

Scrub well, peel, and cook thoroughly before eating — dasheen must always be cooked before consumption. From there, the possibilities are endless: slice and fry into chips, cube and add to soups as a natural thickener, or boil and mash with butter for a rich, earthy side dish.

Available in 3 LB, 10 LB, and 35 LB bulk box sizes — perfect for home cooks and wholesale buyers alike.