Raw cassava contains cyanide, which is toxic to ingest, so it is vital to prepare it correctly. Also, there are two types of cassava: sweet and bitter. Bitter cassava is hardier but has a much higher ...

"Cassava flour is the dehydrated and ground form of the cassava tuber vegetable, commonly known as yucca root," says Divya Alter, chef, author, and founder of Divya's Kitchen. "Tapioca starch is ...

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 ...

The three staple crops dominating modern diets – corn, rice and wheat – are familiar to Americans. However, fourth place is held by a dark horse: cassava. Over the course of millennia, Indigenous ...

Learn how to safely reap all the delicious, healthy benefits of this root veggie. Fact checked by Isaac Winter Medically reviewed by Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN If you've ever eaten tapioca pudding ...