We have discovered scores of cassava varieties, growers using sophisticated breeding strategies to manage its toxicity, and elaborate methods for processing its dangerous yet nutritious products.

This starchy root is a staple for millions around the world, but consuming it raw could lead to cyanide poisoning.

Based in the Angolan capital of Luanda, on Africa’s southwest coast, FoodCare is a dried food manufacturer that processes and packages a range of 25 homegrown foods, including cassava ...

Cassava is available year round. It’s quite hard to peel, so it’s easiest to buy it ready prepared and frozen. If you do see it fresh, look for a clear outer skin and white flesh. Cassava ...