{"product_id":"asoka-kohila-yam-ala","title":"ASOKA Sliced Kohila Yam (Ala) in Brine, 600g","description":"\u003cp\u003eASOKA Kohila Yam in Brine is sliced kohila (\u003cem\u003eLasia spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e) root vegetable preserved in salted water, packed in a 600 g glass jar (350 g drained) and made in Sri Lanka. Kohila yam, called kohila ala in Sinhala, is a traditional ingredient in Sri Lankan home cooking. The jar contains only three ingredients: kohila yam, water and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka, sold under the ASOKA brand (“Premium Quality Sri Lankan Produce”). The manufacturer's name and address are not shown on the product photos we hold; see the jar label. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASOKA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohila Yam (\u003cem\u003eLasia spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e) in Brine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 g \/ 21.16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDrained weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 g \/ 12.34 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSliced root vegetable in brine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass jar with screw lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eServing size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/3 cup (50 g); 19 servings per container, as printed on the jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredients are plant-based (kohila yam, water, salt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePer serving of 1\/3 cup (50 g), as printed on the jar\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrans fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal sugars (0 g added)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sliced pieces of kohila yam, the rhizome of \u003cem\u003eLasia spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e, kept in salted water so it is ready to drain and cook. The jar shows pale, fibrous strips and chunks in a clear brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lasia Yam: Kohila Yam (\u003cem\u003eLasia spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e), Water, Salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No allergen is in the ingredient list. The jar carries this statement: manufactured in a facility that processes other products which may contain soy, dairy, wheat, tree nuts, shellfish, fish and peanuts, and may contain traces of the above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the jar, drain the brine and rinse the yam, then cook it as you would any firm root vegetable, for example in a Sri Lankan curry. The yam is salted, so taste before adding more salt. Cooking directions are not printed on the photographed label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e කොහිල අල \/ கொஹில கிழங்கு · kohila ala · lasia yam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the sealed jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, keep the yam covered in its brine in the refrigerator. The jar is glass, so handle it with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is kohila yam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKohila yam is the rhizome of \u003cem\u003eLasia spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e, a plant used as a vegetable in Sri Lanka, where it is known as kohila ala. This jar holds it sliced and preserved in brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly kohila yam, water and salt are listed. There are no added sugars, according to the nutrition panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is in the jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe label states a net weight of 600 g (21.16 oz) and a drained weight of 350 g (12.34 oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinsing is a sensible step because the yam is stored in salted water. Each 50 g serving contains 130 mg of sodium as printed on the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the jar ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt ships unchilled from our New York warehouse as a standard-weight item, so it counts toward free shipping on orders of $69.99 or more. The glass jar is packed for the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASOKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67623921516853,"sku":"001-ASOKA-KOHALA-650G","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/ASOKASlicedKohilaYam_Ala_650g_1.avif?v=1791055622","url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/products\/asoka-kohila-yam-ala","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}