The figures are close but not exact because the ube sample is frozen, and the taro sample is raw. “[Ube] is mildly sweet and nutty with some hints of vanilla,” says chef Laila Bazahm.

According to the BOC, the 19-container shipment, which originated from China, was declared as frozen fried taro in an attempt to bypass regulations. It was flagged on January 25, following a ...

The shipment's manifest had declared 550 metric tons of frozen fried taro sticks, sweet potato balls and assorted food products from China. Importers had listed the cargo as processed plant-based ...