Changting betel nut taro is a geographical indication certification trademark.
Changting betel nut taro is a specialty of Changting, Longyan, Fujian.
The betel nut taro is shaped like an oval. The outer skin of this variety is rough, and when viewed in section, it shows betel nut patterns on the inside, so it is also called "betel nut taro". Planting begins every year during the Jingzhe and the Spring Equinox, and can be harvested at the time of frost. Each plant has a unique mother taro and small taros of different sizes. Areca taro is a high-quality vegetable with high starch content. Its meat is delicate and has a special flavor. It is also rich in nutrients and contains various ingredients such as crude protein, starch, multivitamins and inorganic salts. It has the effect of nourishing qi, nourishing the kidneys, and strengthening the spleen and stomach. It is not only an excellent raw material for making snacks and delicacies, but also a good nutritional product for nourishing the body. It was listed as a tribute to the Qing Dynasty during the Qing Dynasty, so it is known as the "royal tribute".