Prosi Exotic Supermarket, Vienna. Austria

Tubers

Tubers are the richest source of carbohydrates, and many of them also have medicinal values. Tubers account for about 30% of the primary food for the world’s population. PROSI has a wide range of tubers for your selection, among them sweet potato, tapioca, yams, onions, garlic, ginger, taro…..and much else.

Sweet Potato

It is sweet and soft when boild. consumed as boiled in a steam cooker.

Yarm

There are many varieties of yam. mainly consumed as boiled. yam powder is also available.

Garlic

Used in currys and in spices. It is of great medicinal value. It is effective against hyper tension.

Small Red Onion

It is medicinal and imparts a specific aroma and taste to food items. used in currys..

Taro

It is another tuber rich in carbohydrates. Consumed as boiled and used in currys.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is drunk before bed to induce sleep. The infusion is also used to loosen and lessen mucous, to treat fevers, cramps, and stress. The essential oil is used as a food flavoring and an ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. The oil has antibacterial properties.