MAIZE (Corn) (Zea mays)

Kiri Ala which is scientifically known as Xanthosoma sagittifolium is native to Northern South America but it is cultivated worldwide. Kiri Ala is known in different names in different parts of the world, which are American Taro, Arrowleaf Elephant’s Ear, Barbados Nut Eddoe, Cocoyam, Elephant Ears, Green Arrow Elephant Ears, Malanga, New Cocoyam, Tannia, Uyautia, Yannia Leaf Spinach, Yautia, Yautia Tannia, Yellow Ocumo, Yellow Yautia. Kiri Ala is a starchy root vegetable and has a rough, hairy outer skin, with a crisp, white or pink flesh. Its flavor of potato or yam and prepare using a variety of cooking methods, such as baked, mashed, boiled, or fried. (Whole)

The cashew nut which scientifically known as Anacardium occidentale native to Brazil and it is cultivated in all tropical areas, including Sri Lanka, India and East Africa. Cashew is eaten as food and it uses to make medicine. Cashew contains chemicals that might work against certain bacteria. (Whole)

Manioc (Cassava) is a tropical root vegetable with a wide variety of key vitamins and minerals. The tubes and roots of the cassava plant contains calories, proteins, fat, carbohydrates, iron, vitamin B, C also starch. (Whole)