CASSAVA FLOUR VEGAN

Cassava or Yucca flour is made from dried, ground cassava root. It is of the more versatile the gluten-free flours, thanks to its white color and a neutral flavor that won’t influence or change the flavor of cooking or baking.

What properties do Cassava Roots have?

Cassava is a tuber that is cultivated mainly in tropical countries of America, Asia, and America and that comes from the family of the so-called Euphorbiaceae. One of the most used varieties is called sweet cassava (Manihot utilissima) and from which tapioca (Manihot esculenta) is obtained.

It is a food similar to sweet potatoes, from a nutritional point of view, very rich in complex carbohydrates, low in fat, and with a large amount of vitamin C and vitamin B6.

Its high energy value makes it a perfect food for athletes and for situations that require great physical and mental exhaustion. “Although it is perfect for any age, its consumption is ideal for growing children and developing adolescents.

It is an easy food to digest, so its consumption is recommended for those who suffer from digestive problems, such as gastritis, heartburn, ulcer, or colitis. “Cassava is a food that can replace cereals and does not contain gluten, so people with celiac disease can take it.”

In addition to its nutritional value, cassava can be a good ally for certain ailments. “It contains substances called saponins, which have an astringent function, so it is suitable in case of colitis or diarrhea”.

Being a vegetable product, it does not contain cholesterol or resveratrol, which is a flavonoid with antioxidant properties that decreases platelet aggregation, improving cardiovascular health.