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White roots, tubers, and plantains
arrowroot
Common Names
arrowroot, nduma (arrowroot)
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arrowroot is commonly consumed in 2 countries.
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Kenya
Common name: nduma (arrowroot)
Sri Lanka
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Family
Marantaceae
Species
Maranta arundinacea
Centers of Origin
Caribbean, Central America and Mexico, Tropical South America
Other Resources
Periodic Table of Food
Food composition data on Periodic Table of Food Initiative coming in a future release
