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CASSAVA PROCESSING & PRODUCTS

Welcome to the Cassava Processing and Products Category

This section of the Cassava Pathway is dedicated to exploring one of the most transformative stages of the cassava value chain, processing and product development.

Cassava is far more than just a staple food. Through innovative processing techniques, it is converted into a wide range of products that serve food, feed, industrial, pharmaceutical, and energy markets around the world.

In this category, you will discover how cassava roots are processed into valuable products, the technologies involved, and the ways these products are shaping industries and livelihoods globally.

Understanding the Importance of Cassava Processing

Processing is the stage that adds real economic value to cassava. Raw roots have a short shelf life, are bulky to transport, and are susceptible to spoilage.

However, once processed, cassava becomes a versatile raw material used in flours, starches, sweeteners, glues, thickeners, biofuels, and biodegradable packaging.

This category covers processing methods ranging from traditional techniques to advanced industrial systems.

Posts in this section guide readers through each step, from washing and peeling to drying, fermenting, milling, or grinding, depending on the end product.

You’ll also find insights into how smallholder farmers and processors can adopt cost-effective equipment and practices suited to their scale of production.

A Wide Spectrum of Cassava-Based Products

Cassava gives rise to an impressive variety of end products, each serving specific needs and industries. In this category, we explore the production, uses, and market opportunities of major cassava products, including:

  • Cassava flour and high-quality cassava flour for gluten-free baking and local staples like fufu and garri

  • Cassava starch for food thickening, paper production, and textile finishing

  • Modified starches used in pharmaceuticals and industrial adhesives

  • Tapioca pearls and chips are used in snacks, desserts, and beverages

  • Cassava-based ethanol for biofuel production

  • Animal feed made from cassava peels and residues

These products showcase the adaptability of cassava and its relevance in both traditional diets and modern industries.

Promoting Innovation and Sustainability in Processing

One of the key focuses of this category is on how cassava processing is evolving to meet modern demands.

We cover innovative practices that reduce post-harvest losses, lower production costs, and ensure product quality and safety. This includes articles on:

  • Energy-efficient drying techniques

  • Clean peeling and grating technologies

  • Mechanized milling options for small and medium processors

  • Eco-friendly waste management systems that turn peels and water into new value streams

Our content also highlights how processing innovation contributes to environmental conservation by replacing petroleum-based materials with cassava-derived alternatives.

Supporting Agro-Processors and Entrepreneurs

Whether you’re a local entrepreneur looking to set up a cassava chips factory or a cooperative group processing cassava into flour, this category offers valuable resources.

Posts include step-by-step guides, equipment comparisons, case studies, and business tips.

These are aimed at helping processors improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase profit margins.

In addition, we look at how to meet regulatory and export standards, market your cassava products, and create packaging that appeals to today’s eco-conscious and health-aware consumers.

Explore the World of Cassava Products

Cassava has the power to feed, fuel, and innovate. In this Cassava Processing and Products category, you will learn how this crop is unlocking opportunities across industries.

Each post is written to inform, inspire, and support your journey in understanding and benefiting from cassava’s incredible versatility.

Whether you’re a processor, policy maker, entrepreneur, or enthusiast, you’re invited to explore how cassava products are transforming the way we live, work, and eat.

Cassava Bread Recipe Caribbean: How to Make It Step by Step

27 March 202527 March 2025 by Chimeremeze Emeh
Cassava Bread Recipe Caribbean

Cassava bread is a traditional Caribbean food that has been around for centuries. Here is a step-by-step guide to the cassava bread recipe Caribbean.

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Haitian Cassava Bread: A Traditional Staple with Modern Appeal

27 March 202527 March 2025 by Chimeremeze Emeh
Haitian cassava bread

Haitian cassava bread isn’t just food, it’s history on a plate. Made from simple ingredients, this traditional staple connects generations while adapting to modern tastes and lifestyles.

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Cassava Bread: A Traditional and Modern Delight

10 July 202522 March 2025 by cassavachainvalue@gmail.com
A freshly made cassava bread

Crispy, chewy, or soft, cassava bread has stood the test of time, from ancient traditions to modern kitchens. Discover its rich history, unique varieties, and irresistible flavors worldwide.

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Cassava Biofuel Guide: From Root Crop to Renewable Energy Source

24 June 202513 February 2025 by Chimeremeze Emeh
Cassava biofuel dispenser

Cassava biofuel offers a sustainable energy alternative, reducing carbon footprints while enhancing energy security and rural development. Discover its potential!

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Cyanide Poisoning from Cassava: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

29 June 202527 December 2024 by cassavachainvalue@gmail.com
Cyanide poisoning from cassava

Cassava, also called manioc, mandioca or yuca is celebrated for its nutritional benefits, but it harbors a hidden danger: cyanide poisoning from cassava.

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What is Fufu?

14 June 202524 June 2024 by Chimeremeze Emeh
A fufu - akpu ready to be eaten with soup

Fufu, also (akpu, foufou, foofoo) is a cassava food swallowed with soup in West Africa. A heavy, starchy, filling side dish that delivers energy in one fell swoop, and it’s easy to make.

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What is Garri? Cassava Flakes and How it’s Produced

11 July 202523 June 2024 by Chimeremeze Emeh
White and yellow garri

Discover garri, the crunchy cassava flakes loved across West Africa! Learn how it’s made, from fermentation to roasting, and why it’s a staple in many diets.

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Introduction to the Numerous Cassava Products (47 By-Products)

3 July 202516 June 2024 by cassavachainvalue@gmail.com
Assorted cassava products

The cassava value chain extends far beyond the root, with a wide range of cassava products derived from every part of the plant. Discover how these byproducts are transforming industries globally.

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Cassava Processing: A Complete Guide to Methods, Challenges and Innovations

22 July 202512 June 2024 by cassavachainvalue@gmail.com
Cassava processing - traditional and modern methods

Cassava processing makes cassava products safe by removing toxins and transforming the raw root into flour, starch, chips, pellets, and biofuel. Explore methods, challenges, and innovations for safety, efficiency, and sustainability!

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