COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cassava is the third-most important food source in tropical countries, but it has one major problem: The roots and leaves of poorly processed cassava plants contain a substance that, ...

Cassava (also called yuca, Brazilian arrowroot and manioc) is a starchy root vegetable that’s grown globally. It’s a versatile ingredient that can be found in a wide variety of dishes, and on top of ...

Postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) remains a critical challenge for the cassava (Manihot esculenta) industry, significantly reducing shelf life and marketability. PPD is a complex ...

Organic food alternatives have been steadily rising in demand. Grown in healthy environments, these foods possess rich sources of vital vitamins and minerals and even show the potential of preventing ...

Cassava is a starch-tuber that can be eaten as a whole root or root chips, or grated to make flour for things like bread and crackers. It is also used for puddings or drinks made with tapioca pearls.

Cassava flour comes from the root vegetable cassava. It can serve as a gluten-free substitute for wheat flour in bread, pasta, and other foods. To make cassava flour, a person must grate cassava, dry ...

Potatoes and carrots may never seem to get old, but there is a whole other world of root veggies out there to explore, one being cassava. What is cassava, you ask? This subterranean veggie has long ...

In this country, the question of how to round out a meal of meat and vegetables with a starch usually leads straight to the potato. But in other regions of the world, particularly Latin America, ...