Description
Botanical Name: Manihot esculenta
Plant Part Used: Root
Processing Method: Drying, grindingÂ
Also known as Cassava, Manioc, or Yuca, that belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae. It is cultivated in Brazil, and South America. Tapioca is a starch extracted from the storage roots of the Cassava plant. It is used as a thickening agent in food manufacturing companies.Â