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The vegetable Cassava is known by the names Tapioca, Yuca(the plant with two "c" is not edible and Manioc. It is starchy and has small amounts of vitamin B, C, and protein. On the downside all parts of the plant contain highly toxic cyanide which is removed through cooking.
As far as nutrition goes:
Potatoes (raw, most of the nutrition is in the skin)
about 25% starch
2.5% protein
Calories 284
Sodium 22.14mg
Potassium 1553.49 mg
Carbohydrates 64.46g
Protein 4.45g
Vitamin C 72.69mg
Calcium 44.28mg
Iron 2.88mg
Cassava (raw)
Calories 330
Sodium 22.14mgPotassium 558.26mg
Carbohydrates 78.4g
Protein 2.8g
Vitamin C 42.44mg
Calcium 32.96mg
Iron 0.56mg
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What are some kinds of root vegtables?
Common root vegetables are as follows: Carrot Garlic (called both a vegetable and an herb) Parsnips Potato Radishes Sweet potato (not a real potato) Yams (not related to sweet potatoes) Yuca (2 types Yuca with one "c" is edible, two "cc" is ornamental)
Are yuca plants sour or sweet?
Yuca, also known as manioc or cassava, is a the edible root of the cassava plant. It is starchy and can be bitter in taste prior to cooking. When cooked, it tastes not unlike a potato.
What is almidón de yuca?
Almidón de yuca is starch.
What starts with y in spanish?
Yuca, yema, yegua. (Yuca, yolk, mare.)
What is the root called yellow name it's from Jamaica and is sticky looks like a potato?
yellow name is llike potato, like yuca, it grows under the dirt. You can cook in your soup, or broil. Ypu can make mash, like mash potato. The name in spanish is Name, but the n has (-) on the top. Name Amarillo.
What foods are native to south America?
Well the most common foods were and are the Tomato Potato Pumpkin Peppers of Capsicum Chile Tropical fruit Yuca Corn Lima beans Peanuts Chocolate or Coco beans Avacado They raised Llamas and Guinea pigs
How do you prepare yuca?
You can fry it in oil.
What is a famous vegetable in Puerto Rico?
Yuca.
Is yuca good for your health?
No. It's fattening
Are potato flour and corn flour the same?
No, they are not the same. They are both starches and can be used as thickening agents, but they come from different plants. Each has different thickening capabilities and they have different flavors.
What is the scientific name of yuca plant?
Manihot esculenta
What animals eat soaptree yuca?
Soap Suckers.
