Comments on: Choco Roll Taro

By: Naomi

Naomi — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:00:32 +0000

I’ve seen taro used in desserts and sweet things as well. Many places in NYC have taro as a flavor of boba/bubble tea, and I’ve had taro ice cream at the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory (I recommend this place highly) in NYC as well. Both are very very good, especially the ice cream. I’ve never tried this particular product, though . . . so no idea whether it’s any good!

By: theskinnyplate

theskinnyplate — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:36:22 +0000

I love taro flavored anything, but I tried these and I am not a fan either. I think they are 120 calories a pop.

By: Carl Weaver

Carl Weaver — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:47:02 +0000

I have seen taro used in desserts as well. It’s not uncommon to see it cooked with sugar and coconut milk in Southeast Asia. Probably the reason it was used in the candy is that it has a neutral flavor, and thus can be used in many applications as a filler to stretch a flavor, somewhat like tofu or Hamburger Helper. When used well I find it quite tasty but I would have to try this candy before passing judgment on its use in confectionery.

By: frith

frith — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:17:54 +0000

taro is used in desserts in the pacific islands, so for me it’s not too crazy to see it in this form!

By: Khahy

Khahy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:39:14 +0000

That dish of your father’s sounds AMAZING!! Do you think he’d be willing to share it?!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:04:30 +0000

I remember trying them, and thinking mostly that they tasted strange. Not very good, and the texture was aiming to be like the hazelnut filled cookies but ended up too close to mashed potato for my liking.