What Is Cassava Flour
Cassava flour is made from the cassava root—also known as yuca or manioc root—of a cassava plant. Native to Africa, South America, and parts of Asia, cassava is a starchy plant often compared to yams, taro, and potatoes. Cassava flour is fine and creamy in texture with a near-neutral taste.
Is Tapioca Flour the Same as Cassava Flour
Although both flours are made from yuca; Cassava flour is made from whole cassava root, while Tapioca is cassava starch extracted from cassava root
How Is Iya Foods' Cassava Flour Made
Our cassava flour is made in a fully automated cassava facility from cassava root sourced directly from farms.
Is There Cyanide in Cassava Flour
Raw cassava root contains naturally occurring cyanide compounds similar to almonds and spinach. The processing of cassava root into flour removes cyanide. Iya Foods provides great quality cassava flour for baking and cooking. harmful amounts of cyanide. How Do You Bake With Cassava Flour
Say goodbye to mixing several flours to get the traditional consistency you're looking for. Cassava flour is the ultimate multi-purpose flour. We recommend starting with a ¾ :1 substitution ratio for fluffy recipes e.g. pancakes and a 1:1 swap for richer denser recipes such as brownies.