India (Maharashtra State, Raigad District): tuber is thoroughly washed, in running water, and made into ‘chips’ [small pieces] which can be stored for long periods of time, for use during famine.

Zanzibar (Pemba Island), Tuber is highly toxic and eating it raw or unprepared can lead to serious sickness, coma and death. To remove the poisonous compounds, it is cut into small pieces and boiled ...