Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) belongs to the Araceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant with tubers. There are various types of varieties, and its tubers are usually oval shaped. Most of them are small bulbs that grow year-round and are rich in starch. Taro contains various nutrients, and its nutrient content is one of the indicators of taro quality. The basic nutritional components of taro include carbohydrates, protein, crude fiber, crude fat, and ash, among others. It also has a rich variety of amino acids, with acid hydrolysis of taro releasing 16 types of amino acids, including 7 essential amino acids for the human body. The starch content of taro is approximately between 9.6% and 73.7%, and it contains water-soluble polysaccharides and various bioactive ingredients. Studies have found that the natural polysaccharide plant gum contained in taro has multiple health functions, such as anti-tumor, antibacterial, immune enhancement, and can also help digestion and increase appetite.