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Introduction
- The
cassava, manioc, casava, or yuca is a woody shrub of the
Euphorbiaceae (spurge family) native to South America that is
extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and
subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a
major source of carbohydrates.
- Cassava is
the third largest source of carbohydrates for human food in the
world.
- Cassava
roots are very rich in starch, and contain significant amounts
of calcium (50 mg/100g), phosphorus (40 mg/100g) and vitamin C
(25 mg/100g).
Growth
and Cultivation
- The
plant grows tall, sometimes reaching 15 feet, with leaves
varying in shape and size. The edible parts are the tuberous
root and leaves. The tuber (root) is somewhat dark brown in
color and grows up to 2 feet long.
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Cassava is harvested by hand by raising the lower part of
stem and pulling the roots out of the ground, then removing
them from the base of the plant .
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Cassava is propagated by cutting the stem into sections of
approximately 30 cm (1 foot), these being planted prior to
the wet season.
- Most
cassava is harvested by hand, lifting the lower part of stem
and pulling the roots out of the ground, then removing them
from the base of the plant by hand.
Processing
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Stages in traditional Cassava Processing are :
Harvesting and transportation of roots, Root preparation
(peeling, Slicing), Size Reduction, Drying, Fermentation
of Cassava, Cyanogen removal during processing.
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Cassava roots are generally peeled before processing.
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Fermentation is an important processing technology for
Cassava , especially in Africa.
Uses
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Cubans commonly use cassava to treat
irritable bowel syndrome, the paste
is eaten in excess during treatment.
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The leaves are used to treat
hypertension, headache, and pain.
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In Indonesia, cassava is used in a
variety of food products, the same
way potatoes are used in the U.S.
They can be used as vegetables in
dishes, grated to make pancakes,
dried and ground into tapioca flour,
or sliced and made into snack chips.
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Cassava is grown for its enlarged
starch-filled roots, which contains
nearly the maximum theoretical
concentration of starch on a dry
weight basis among food crops.
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Industrial uses where cassava is
used in the processing procedures or
manufacture of products include
paper-making, textiles, adhesives,
high fructose syrup and alcohol.
Market
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The largest producer of cassava is
Brazil, followed by Thailand,
Nigeria, Zaire and Indonesia.
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Production in Africa and Asia
continues to increase, while that in
Latin America has remained
relatively level over the past 30
years.
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Thailand is the main exporter of
cassava with most of it going to
Europe.
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Industrial uses where cassava is
used in the processing procedures or
manufacture of products include
paper-making, textiles, adhesives,
high fructose syrup and alcohol.
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