While Taro is grown and consumed throughout many parts of the world, the use of Poi is unique and indigenous to the Hawaiian people. Poi, a traditionally fermented, culturally valuable food staple, is composed of small granules that are extremely digestible. Poi is traditionally and currently used for the prevention and cure of many health conditions and has been demonstrated to kill cancer cells in the body. Poi is also an excellent substitute for dairy, soy, grain and gluten products. The benefits of Poi in the alleviation of disease have been demonstrated scientifically, culturally and through many years of historical research.
Mar 23, 2009 - 3:47:08 PM
The Poi Company, Inc. hasn't existed since May of 2002, but I still get e-mail messages from people wanting to buy poi. Here are some answers.
May 26, 2005 - 4:00:00 PM
If you're ever on a quiz show and are asked about poi, here are all the answers that you'll need. Also included is the nutritional analysis of poi from the USDA Nutritional Database.
Jul 3, 2004 - 12:40:00 PM
Stacy Yuen Hernandez finds out everything there is to know about poi: the Hawaiian myths, the history, packaging, and poi products today.
Jul 3, 2004 - 11:40:00 AM
Stacy Yuen Hernadez finds out what the scientists and nutritionists at the State of Hawaii and University of Hawaii think about poi.
Jul 3, 2004 - 11:30:00 AM