Cassava (Yuca Root)

Nutrition Information

1 serving = 109 g (125 mL)

• High in Vitamin C (37% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• High in manganese (21% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• Source of magnesium (9% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• Source of copper (5% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• Fat-free (0.3 g per serving)

Look For

Firm, blemish-free tubers.

To Store

Store unpeeled in a cool, dark, dry place for up to 1 week. Peeled yucca root can be stored in water in the refrigerator – it will last for 1 month if you change the water every two days- or wrapped tightly and frozen for several months.

To Prepare

Cassava can easily replace potatoes in soups and stews.