What is cassava used for? Cassava is a rich, affordable source of carbohydrates. It can provide more calories per acre of the crop than cereal grain crops, which makes it a very useful crop in ...

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 ...

But what even is cassava, exactly? Hillary Cecere, RDN of Eat Clean Bro explains this trendy ingredient has long been staple in the diets of people in Latin American countries, South America, and ...

Cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta) have emerged as a promising source of essential nutrients, comprising significant amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds. However, their ...

At dawn in a farming village outside Abidjan, mothers gather to prepare breakfast—boiled cassava, maize porridge, or rice. For many households, that meal is heavy on starch but light on the vitamins ...