About
Canna indica, commonly known as Indian shot, African arrowroot, edible canna, purple arrowroot, Sierra Leone arrowroot, is a plant species in the family Cannaceae. It is native to the Americas and naturalized elsewhere. The edible rhizomes are a source of starch.
Flavor compounds
2 compounds identified — FoodAtlas / FooDB verified
Highlighted compounds are flavor-active · click to view molecular profile
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
