Cassava is a crop that grows all year round and is consumed mostly by Pacific Islanders. It has a high value in starch and is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It is a crop that sustains most families in their livelihood and is a source of income to most rural farmers. Cassava is exported to New Zealand, Australia, Canada and to other Pacific Islands.
The Agricultural Marketing Authority sources its Cassava from the two main Islands in Fiji and is reaching unreachable areas that do not have access to any market outlets. To assist our rural farmers, AMA has a policy to grade, weigh and pay farmers at the farm gate before it is transported for processing at the Warehouse. It is than peeled, washed and stored in blast freezes with temperature of minus 18 to 21 degrees for 24hours before it is packed for export and local markets.
Cassava (Manihot esculenta), also known as cassava, is a root crop that originated in South America but is now widely cultivated throughout the world. Cassava is a shrubby plant with large green star-shaped leaves. Cassava tubers are the most commonly consumed part of the plant and are usually white or yellowish in color. Cassava tubers are high in starch and carbohydrates, making them a good source of energy.
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Tapioca is a delicious starch extract derived from the cassava plant. Its most common use is in tapioca pudding, but the plant elements are also used in certain cultures as a sweet candy or snack. The useful part of the cassava plant is the root, which is where tapioca is acquired, and this plant is now cultivated and enjoyed around the globe. Its native is South America, namely Northeastern Brazil, where it is simply known as cassava, but in other places on earth, it is known by other names, including manioc, yuca, and manihot. Each root is usually 1-2 pounds, and is rough, elongated, and brown in color. The flesh of the tuber is white and very high in carbohydrates. However, this sweet-tasting flesh should only be consumed after proper cooking.
The health benefits of tapioca include its ability to help in healthy weight gain, increase circulation and red blood cell count, protect against birth defects, improve digestion, lower cholesterol, prevent diabetes, improve metabolic activities, protect bone mineral density, prevent Alzheimer’s disease, protects heart health, and maintains fluid balance within the body.
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Health Benefits of Tapioca
·,Healthy Weight Gain
·,Increased Circulation
·,Birth Defects
·,Neurological Health
·,Metabolic Activity
·,Reduces risk of cardiovascular disorders
