The three staple crops dominating modern diets – corn, rice and wheat – are familiar to Americans. However, fourth place is held by a dark horse: cassava. Over the course of millennia, Indigenous ...

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 top of ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) – Calling cassava “the Rambo of food crops,” scientists Monday said the long-neglected root becomes even more productive in hotter temperatures and could be the best bet for African ...

Cassava cake is a traditional Filipino cake made with grated cassava and topped with a layer of custard. It's chewy and sticky, similar to a Hawaiian butter mochi. Filipinos often serve it as merienda ...