Cassava

Cassava is a rather sweet, starchy and nut-flavored tuber that might become a staple in your pantry. It is also known as manioc or yucca and belongs to the spurge family of plants called Euphorbiaceae. Originally from the South American forest regions, it is also grown very inexpensively in parts of Asia, Africa and the Southern U.S. It has been a food mainstay for millions for centuries now. Cassava contains more than one form of cyanogenic glycosides, according to Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety. This plant is a perennial and usually grown in tropical climates.

You can purchase …read more