IMPORTANCE OF CASSAVA

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WHAT IS CASSAVA

Cassava is a root crop propagated by it's stem. Each tuber is harvested between 12-24 months after planting. It serves as a very important staple food in Africa and in other parts of the world. It is a crop that has become indigenous to many societies of the world though it is believed to be a food crop introduced into west Africa many centuries ago via trade and other socio-economic interactions from the Americas.

Cassava is a crop rich in carbohydrates, at such , it is a very rich source of energy. It also contains a considerable amount of fibre. You an also get starch from cassava used for laundry purposes and clothe making and also the cassava peels is a useful source of feed for livestock.

Cassava if properly milled, it's flour can be used in bread making and the manufacture of other confectioneries. Cassava serves as a major food component in most families in sub Saharan Africa because it is cheaper to cultivate and easy to process into many food varieties.

Planting cassava is very easy , it can survive severe weather conditions and can tolerate any soil type except Sandy soil. Without cassava it will not be easy for the United Nations to combat food insecurity, now you can see that cassava is indeed a life saver.

<VARIOUS WAYS OF PROCESSING CASSAVA

FRIED CASSAVA CAKES involves peeling the cassava tuber, washing and grating the cassava after grating the cassava,the product which is a pasty substance with fine grains is squeezed with the hands to remove excess starch after which the dried lump can be made into balls and fried with oil .the result is a light brownish appetizing ball which can be chewed alone or eaten with any drink of your choice

GARRI is the most common form of proceed cassava,the process consists of peeling the cassava,washing and grating it with a grating machine.the grating is loaded in a sack and tied with planks so as to remove excess starch then after two of three days a siever is used to separate from the fine grains.the grains are then put in a frying pan heated with fire.palm oil at this stage could be added to give it an attractive yellowish color and taste.it could be either eaten raw soaked in cold water or made with hot water to be eaten with soup.

SLICED CASSAVA is another form of processed cassava which involves peeling the cassava and cooking it,then peeling it.it is very tasty and delicious and it is mostly enjoyed with groundnut,palmnut,or coconut.

FUFU which the igbos call akpu is also a very common form of processed which can be eaten with soup and swallowed.it is made be peeling,then after peeling it will be kept in a cool dry place for fermentation,and then it will be cooked in about water and pounded.

Conclusion

Cassava is of high benefits and importance in terms of energy.we should add cassava go some of our meal as it contains high amount of carbohydrates in it.
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