What are some examples of the island foods of Pohnpei?
Banana, breadfruit, yam, giant swamp taro, other root crops, and coconut are the main staple foods of Pohnpei. These have been traditionally eaten along with fish and other seafoods and meats, with fruits and some other foods like sugar cane eaten as snacks between meals. There are many different varieties of the local staple foods. Names for 171 yam, 133 breadfruit, 50 banana and over 40 giant swamp taro varieties have been documented. A full list of the Pohnpei island foods presenting local, English, and scientific names is presently being prepared.
