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What is cassava?
Cassava , also known has manioc, is a tropical, starchy staple of South American origin.
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Is cassava a carbohydrate?
Cassava ( Manihot esculenta ), also called yuca or manioc , is a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae (spurge family) native to South America.[6] Cassava is extensively cultiv…ated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava. (MORE)
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How is cassava processed?
It is first peeled and grated then passed through a strainer made out of a certain straw, the juice after been squezed out is then boiled to make a stew, the meal or "mealie" …as it is then called is sifted and toasted or boiled to make a thin bread or in the boiled variety a beverage. (MORE)
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In Definitions
What does cassava mean?
It is also called Manioc. A starch derived from the root of a plant that has tuberous roots. It is an important food and the source of tapioca
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Where did cassava originated from?
I think it originated from African so during the slave trade,the salve might have taking some cassava with them to their destination..
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What is the origin of cassava?
The cassava root originated in and around the southern Latin American countries of Brazil and Paraguay. It was then spread to other countries throughout the Caribbean and Meso…america. (MORE)
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What is cassava pone?
cassava pone is a caribbean delicacy made from cassava and used fairly often. the pone is a sweet treat and it is not a cake or a pudding but somewhat in between and is made f…room root vegetables.it is traditional and for several countries was passed down from the early settelrs like the arawaks and it was continued over generations. it cnsists of coconut,cassava,milk,sugar,butter,water,raisins or cherries,salt,ginger,cinnamon and vanilla.all ing. are combined and then put into the oven.it can give 6 servings.the measurements u can get from any site. (MORE)
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In Uganda
What is cassava in Uganda?
Cassava is a starchy root that can be eaten. It is very delicious cooked in various ways.
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What can get from cassava?
Cassava also known as yuca can be boiled, fried or you can grind it squeeze the liquid out of it, then cook it into a nice flat bread. It is gluten free and taste somewhat lik…e a potato. It can be used as a biofuel. The leaves of some varieties have a degree of toxicity and can be used as a home remedy as well as the tuber itself. You can also make starch to iron with. Cassava should always be cooked, and the bitter variety should be soaked several times. (MORE)
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What is cassava products?
Cassava products are the products produced from cassava, a kind of tuber, which is a staple in some African countries. Most Asian countries also use these products. The common… products from cassava are cassava paste (steamed or unsteamed), cassava chips and flour, cassava granules (steamed or toasted), and the fresh roots of cassava. Other products produced from cassava are casava breads,alcohol,starch,pudding etc. (MORE)