Even if you’ve never heard of cassava, you’ve probably eaten it. Who hasn’t had boba tea or tapioca pudding? Not to mention all of the foods that use it as a thickening agent like some gravy, pasta, ...

Gari, a popular West African snack, is made from fermented cassava. This versatile food is a staple in many households and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Its crunchy texture and slightly sour ...

Cassava, also known as yuca or manioc, was once known mostly in Caribbean, African, and South American cuisines — but has grown in popularity, popping up as an ingredient in countless gluten-free and ...

If you have heard of boba or bubble tea, then you may be familiar with tapioca. Its also popular in recipes like tapioca pudding. Other foods that contain tapioca include cassava chips and some gluten ...

A new cassava workshop at the Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic will highlight the history of the root vegetable and enable guests to bake their own cassava bread. Photo Credit: Cayo ...

In December, UNESCO labeled cassava bread as a cultural heritage of humanity. The flatbread is common to several Latin American and Caribbean countries, especially of indigenous communities. (Laughter ...