cassava, an edible tuberous root often made into flour, contains cyanogenic glycosides, which can result in fatal cyanide poisoning if not properly detoxified by soaking, drying, and scraping ...

Processing it into flour to bake it into crackers, chips, or snack foods can potentially concentrate the lead more than ...

Cassava is available year round. It’s quite hard to peel, so it’s easiest to buy it ready prepared and frozen. If you do see it fresh, look for a clear outer skin and white flesh. Cassava ...

After harvesting, cassava roots undergo rapid biochemical changes that lead to spoilage, making them unpalatable and unmarketable. This deterioration is primarily caused by the production of ...

Large Thai feed producers are increasing their use of tapioca chips by 15%, with the trend expected to continue for 2-3 ...

This recipe combines fresh cassava, a root vegetable beloved in Caribbean cuisine, with tender codfish and aromatic seasonings. The result? A creamy, savory pie that’s perfect for family dinners ...

Amani Wajane Women Group from Mande village in Vitengeni within Kilifi County display cassava roots after uprooting it from the ground in one of their demonstration farm. (PHOTO: GIDEON MAUNDU ...