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Poi has a paste-like texture and a delicate flavor, with a pale purple color that derives from that of the taro corm. The flavor changes distinctly once the poi has been made. Fresh poi is sweet and edible all by itself.
Poi made from taro should not be confused with. 1  Samoan poi, which is a creamy dessert created by mashing ripe bananas with coconut cream. 2  Tahitian po'e, which is a sweet, pudding-like dish made with bananas, papaya, or mangoes cooked with manioc and coconut cream.  1 History and culture.