Tapioca (Cassava)
Manihot esculenta
| Familia | Euphorbiaceae |
|---|---|
| हिंदी | कसावा |
| മലയാളം | കപ്പ |
| Partes usadas | tuber |
Tóxica sin procesamiento clásico — no se ofrece — Raw tuber contains cyanogenic glycosides
Tapioca, or cassava, is a woody shrub of the spurge family grown for its large, starchy tuberous roots. Native to South America, it is a staple crop in Kerala, where it is called kappa, and it thrives in poor soil.
The cooked tuber is a staple food and has been used in household diets for general wellness. The raw tuber is poisonous; it is used only after classical purification under qualified supervision, and must be properly prepared.
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