Taro is a plant that has the looks of a sweet potato and a sweet taste like vanilla. Now, by popular request from guests, the eclectic delicacy has turned fro-yo with 16 Handles’ newest flavor, "Sweet Taro Pie," debuting on Friday, April 1st.


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16 Handles CEO Solomon Choi says:

“Guests have been requesting a taro flavor for years and we are thrilled to fill that request. This unique flavor is sure to delight those who already know and love taro and those who have never tried it before as well.”

And it’ll be hard to top these original Sweet Taro Pie combos by 16 Handles, but challenges are always accepted:

·         Purple Mooncakes – coconut flakes, mochi & whipped cream

·         Rootin’ for Berries – strawberries, blueberries & almonds

·         Down to Earth – granola, graham cracker crumbs & honey

And taro has some interesting roots:

·         Taro roots can be used as alternatives to potatoes.

·         Taro was once suggested to have healing powers.

·         Taro is one of the finest sources of dietary fibers, as well as protein and calcium.

·         More than 300 varieties of taro root were previously grown in Hawaii.

About 16 Handles

16 Handles was founded in 2008 as New York City’s first self-serve frozen yogurt concept and is currently the number one frozen yogurt business in the city. It has since grown to 38 locations across six states, and in 2015, began expansion internationally. 16 Handles sets itself apart with unique store designs, innovative marketing, artisan flavors driven by consumer generated feedback, and over 50 toppings to choose from - ranging from your favorite candy to fresh fruit to sauces and more. They highlight individuality, quality and fun, encouraging fans to “flaunt their flavor” both in their cups and their lives.  Committed to sustainability, 16 Handles uses recyclable packaging and spoons and plants 16 trees per day through a partnership with Trees for the Future. 16 Handles continues to deliver leadership and innovation in all aspects of their business, receiving the 2013 Mashie Rising Star award for digital marketing by Mashable, and listed at #15 on Restaurant Businessmagazine's Future 50 of 2014, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing small chains in the US.


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