Cassava called Manihot esculenta, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates.
Cassava is the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics, after rice and maize. Cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for over half a billion people.
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Investing in cassava is profitable for man and animals as the peels can be processed as feed of high value in the livestock industry.
Cassava is one of the most drought-tolerant crops, capable of growing on marginal soils and Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava, while Thailand is the largest exporter of dried cassava.
Cassava can be processed into various products such as garri,tapioca, cake,bread and flakes. .
Cassava processed into garri otherwise called cassava flakes is one of the most common products and this delicacy enjoyed by all classes of people and all age groups.
Garri is well accepted worldwide with different tribes eating it with different soups and creating their own style. Garri can be processed and packaged differently depending on preference see Echbee foods, an indigenous company has come up with new line of products using the garri.
The second product is the cassava flakes enriched with cocoa ,fortified with vitamins and crunchy nuts.
This is the super nutritious cassava choco balls.
The third product is the cassava flakes mixed with nuts and milk. This product is also fortified with vitamins and super delicious.
Exploring the cassava value chain is a sure route to food security.CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN AND FOOD SECURITY.
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