What to do if your hands itch after peeling taro? Quick itch relief methods shared

Taro is the underground fleshy corm of the perennial herbaceous plant taro in the Araceae family. It has a soft, fine texture and a sweet, glutinous taste. Its nutritional value is similar to that of potatoes, but it does not contain solanine, is easy to digest, and does not cause poisoning. It has extremely high edible value. However, itching hands often occur when peeling taro. Let us take a look below at what to do if your hands itch when peeling taro!

Why do your hands itch when peeling taro?

1. The sap of taro contains alkaloids that are irritating to the skin, and the skin will feel very itchy upon contact.

2. There are many tiny prickles on the surface of taro. If these prickles pierce the surface layer of the skin on the hands, they can cause itching.

What should you do if your hands itch when peeling taro?

1. Rub with ginger: Wash your hands clean and let them dry, cut ginger into slices, and gently rub your hands with the ginger slices. When your hands itch after cutting taro, rubbing them with ginger works even better.

2. Roast over fire: Turn on the stove and adjust it to low heat, place your hands above the stove, but do not get too close to the stove to avoid burns. After warming for 4-8 minutes, peel the taro immediately.

3. Wear gloves: Wearing gloves while peeling is the simplest method. You can choose disposable gloves, rubber gloves, and so on.

4. Soak in vinegar: Before peeling, first soak your hands in vinegar for about 10-15 minutes, then peel immediately. Do not wait until your hands are dry, as the effect will be poorer that way.

5. Soak in hot water: First prepare a basin of hot water. After peeling, soak your hands in hot water (40-50°C) for about 10-15 minutes.

Extra: Tips for peeling taro

1. Method one: Put taro with the skin on into a small bag, but be careful not to fill it full. You can fill it to about half its capacity, then grasp the bag with your hands. Next, throw the bag onto a cement floor a few times. Of course, pay attention to the force of the throwing, and do not smash the taro. Then gently pour out the taro, and you will find that the taro skin has all come off.

2. Method two: After washing the taro clean, put it in a pot and either boil or steam it. Once cooked, pour it out into a container. If it is very hot, soaking it in cold water can cool the taro quickly. When the water becomes hot, replace it with cold water, and repeat several times. Once the taro has cooled completely, you can peel it directly with your hands. At this point, peeling is very smooth.

3. Method three: Put raw taro into a wooden bucket, then add a certain amount of water to the bucket, and stir back and forth with an ash rake. The taro skin can soon be removed. This method uses the least effort, has the simplest steps, and is also the most convenient to carry out. It is the most suitable method for peeling taro at home.