The Hidden Life of Cassava: A Global Staple with a Secret Defense
On street corners in Rio de Janeiro, it’s fried into golden mandioca frita. In West Africa, it’s pounded into smooth fufu. Across Southeast Asia, it forms the chewy pearls in your bubble tea. Cassava—also known as yuca, manioc, or mandioca—is the humble, starchy root that feeds nearly a billion people worldwide. It’s drought-resistant, calorie-dense, and incredibly … Read more