Taro Mucilage: Extraction, Characterization, and Application in Cosmetic Formulations.

Taro mucilage, a hydrocolloid present in the rhizome of (L.) Schott, was extracted and characterized by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermal analysis, and proximal composition. In addition, cosmetic formulations based on extracted mucilage were developed and studied.