Scientists in Nigeria have transformed two of the tropics' most familiar crops into something neither could achieve alone: a ...

Cassava is an essential energy source and contains nutrients, such as protein, calcium, and fiber. People should not eat it raw, as there is a risk of toxicity due to naturally occurring forms of ...

To feed Ghana’s growing population in the midst of the limited mechanized farming, dwindling land resources, increased surface mining activities and others, preserving produces throughout the year to ...

Cassava is a root vegetable that contains vitamin C and copper. It may also contain harmful compounds if consumed raw. Cassava is a root vegetable widely consumed in many countries around the globe.

The boba in your bubble tea, produced using tapioca extracted from cassava root, is not only a delicious snack. Rather, it could provide help in ameliorating the impacts of climate-induced food ...

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 peoples ...

Also known as yuca, the starchy tropical tuber that’s dried and ground into flour is also Paleo-friendly. Cassava flour is a neutral-tasting, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly alternative to wheat flour ...

In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian Elizabeth Ohene considers the call of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni for people to eat the humble cassava as the price of wheat soars ...

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 ...