CR found cassava flour, often considered a healthy and grain-free alternative, was especially problematic regarding lead levels. CR also found that four cassava products currently on the market had ...

But the cassava flatbread, Ripley said and what it represents, serves as a reminder of the presence of the Amerindians, and specifically the Taínos of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is making major improvements in the agriculture of cassava, a crop that forms a major part of the diet for many people in Africa. The St. Louis-based plant ...

Cassava (also called yuca, Brazilian arrowroot and manioc) is a starchy root vegetable that’s grown globally. It’s a versatile ingredient that can be found in a wide variety of dishes, and on ...

Cassava witches’ broom disease is quickly spreading across Northeastern South America, threatening a critical food staple for ...

This article was originally published with the title “Some Products of Cassava” in SA Supplements Vol. 36 No. 915supp (July 1893), p. 14628 doi:10.1038/scientificamerican07151893-14628bsupp ...

Nigeria is the globe's biggest producer of cassava, or yuca. It could stand to earn billions from exports of flour, sorbitol, bubble tea, and ethanol.