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Cassava
"Starchy staple of the tropics"
Cassava, also known as yuca or manioc, is a starchy root vegetable native to South America, widely cultivated for its edible tuberous root and used in various culinary dishes.
Also known as
Yuca, manioc, tapioca
Botanical name
Manihot esculenta
Product Details
PLU Code
94819
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Yuca Root/Cassava/Manioc › All Sizes
Origin
South America
Temperature
0 to 5°C (32 to 41°F)
Shelf Life
up to 30 days
Status
Approved
About Cassava
A major source of carbohydrates and energy in many tropical countries, cassava requires proper handling and storage to prevent spoilage due to its high water content.
Nutrition Information
Cassava is a nutrient-rich root vegetable that provides several health benefits due to its richness in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has a relatively low calorie count but is high in carbohydrates and fiber. Here are the approximate nutrition facts for 100 grams of cooked cassava:
Energy: 110 kcal
Protein: 1.4 grams
Fat: 0.3 grams
Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Fiber: 1.7 grams
Sugar: 0.2 grams
Sodium: 2 milligrams
Potassium: 542 milligrams
Vitamin C: 20 milligrams
Vitamin A: 10 micrograms
Vitamin B6: 0.1 milligrams
Folate: 27 micrograms
Magnesium: 23 milligrams
Copper: 0.3 milligrams
Phosphorus: 43 milligrams
Manganese: 0.3 milligrams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh cassava (yuca) roots; the storage temperature is stated for paraffin-waxed roots. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 5°C (32 to 41°F)
Packaging
Breathable bags or mesh
Shelf Life
up to 30 days
Storage Notes: Cassava is very sensitive to water loss and develops vascular streaking at wounds, so keep humidity high (waxing or film), handle carefully, and use roots promptly after cold storage before chilling symptoms appear. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 268-270.
Applies to: fresh cassava (yuca) roots; the storage temperature is stated for paraffin-waxed roots.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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