Manioc roots of various shapes and sizes are displayed in a supermarket in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Grown in some 80 countries worldwide and known internationally as yuca, ...

It looks like sawdust, yet tastes toasty and crunchy - and it is strangely addictive. Manioc flour, a condiment Brazilians sprinkle indulgently over the whole meal, has an exotically dry taste.

The group, which previously recognized Haiti’s famous unifying freedom soup, soup joumou or pumpkin ... whose traditional preparation from manioc flour dates back to a thousand years to the ...

A new genomic study reveals how Indigenous traditional farming practices have shaped the evolution of manioc – one of the world’s most important staple crops – for the better.

In a large heavy-based pot, place the manioc and turmeric with plenty of water. Place over heat and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until cooked. Remove from heat and drain the liquid.