Description/Taste
Mashua tubers are small to medium in size, averaging 7-20 centimeters in length with the capability to grow up to thirty-three centimeters, and appear similar to potatoes but have a conical shape with one bulbous and one tapered end. The skin of the tubers ranges in color from yellow, white, orange, purple, red, to a variegated combination, and is thin, waxy, shiny, and very lumpy due to many deep-set eyes. The flesh is firm, dense, and moist, ranging in color from white to gold. When cooked, Mashua develops a crispy surface with a soft interior and has a pungent, peppery flavor similar to radishes, cabbages, and turnips mixed with licorice. Other parts of the plant can also be consumed including the leaves which taste like mustard greens and the flowers which have an anise flavor.
Mashua
| Code |
Unit |
UOM |
| 22216-187 |
lb |
LB |