Gluten-Free Cassava Flour - Baking

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is also known as yucca, manioc, or mandioca. It is a nutrient-filled root vegetable, and it is part of the diet of millions of people around the world.

Azures Carib Cassava Flour has a neutral taste. Being gluten free, it is an ideal partial replacement for wheat flour in breads, brownies, and cookies. It can also be added to savory dishes to thicken gravies, sauces, and soups. Azures Carib Cassava Flour is ideal for use in meat and vegan burgers, as well as in sausages. It is also used as coating for meats and fish when frying.

Cassava flour can be made into a thick paste, akin to mashed potato. This is the famous African fufu usually served with stew or African vegetable stews.