Properties and Benefits of Cassava

Cassava

Tapioca, yuca or cassava (scientifically known as Manihot esculenta) is an edible root vegetable grown extensively in South America, Africa and Asia. Gluten-free, rich in calories and a good source of essential nutrients such as B vitamins, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc, cassava is a valuable staple food with beneficial effects on the cardiovascular, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Cassava