Taro
Staple tuber grown in volcanic soil. Characteristically sweet with less stickiness.
Category: Food Ingredient
Specialties in American Samoa
Learn about local specialties and celebrated products of this country
Local specialties
Copra (Dried Coconut)
Sun-dried coconut for export.
Category: Food Ingredient
Canned Tuna
Core export accounting for 20% of U.S. mainland share.
Category: Food Product
Samoan Cacao
Fermented and dried native cacao with rich aroma.
Category: Food Ingredient
Noni Juice
Tropical fruit processed product with high demand as health beverage.
Category: Food Product
Siapo (Tapa Cloth)
Traditional cloth made from bark beaten and dyed.
Category: Handicraft
'Ie Toga (Fine Mat)
Finest Samoan craft used in ceremonial gifting.
Category: Handicraft
Ava (Kava) Powder
Relaxation beverage ingredient common across South Pacific.
Category: Food Product
Wooden Tanoa (Kava Bowl)
Multi-legged large plate-style wooden bowl used in ava ceremonies.
Category: Handicraft
Rattan Baskets & Lauhala Woven Products
Bags and hats woven from hala tree leaves.
Category: Handicraft