Raw taro juice contains a chemical called "taro saponin". Once they come into contact with human skin, they will make people extremely itchy. Even if they are scratched repeatedly, they cannot eliminate the itching.

Solution:

To solve the problem of itchy hands after peeling raw taro, just take a little bit of edible alkali used for making steamed buns, dissolve it in water, and peel the taro. Soak your hands in alkaline water immediately after removing the skin, which will quickly relieve the itching. If you don’t have edible alkali at home, just take a piece of soap and scrub your hands repeatedly, and the itching will be relieved after a while.

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Consumption suggestions ：

1. Taro contains indigestible starch and calcium oxalate crystals. However, calcium oxalate has a bitter taste that can cause skin irritation, but this disappears after cooking. The flesh turns gray or lavender when cooked. Taro is cooked similar to potatoes.

2. Raw taro is slightly poisonous and must be cooked thoroughly before eating. Raw taro juice can easily cause local skin allergies, which can be relieved by wiping with ginger juice.

3. The mucus of taro contains a complex compound that can be decomposed when exposed to heat. This substance has a therapeutic effect on the body, but it is highly irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Therefore, when peeling and washing taro, The skin on your hands will be itchy, which can be relieved by roasting it on the fire, so it is best to wear gloves when peeling and washing taro.

4. Taro must be cooked thoroughly, otherwise the mucus in it will irritate the throat.

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