processed.
Millions of people consume cassava safely.
The real concern is improperly prepared cassava, particularly varieties containing high levels of cyanogenic compounds.
This distinction is important.
The Importance of Traditional Knowledge
Communities that have relied on cassava for generations have developed detailed methods for processing it safely.
These traditions can include:
- Selecting appropriate varieties
- Removing the peel
- Grating or crushing the root
- Soaking or fermenting it
- Drying it
- Cooking it thoroughly
Traditional knowledge can therefore play an important role in preventing poisoning.
What Should Consumers Do?
People should not experiment
