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Also known as yuca, the starchy tropical tuber that’s dried and ground into flour is also Paleo-friendly.
Grocery stores are stocked with tons of deliciousgluten-freeoptions these days.
Credit: Brie Passano
One ingredient you might start seeing in more products is cassava (pronounced like kuh-saa-vuh).
But what is cassava flour and what makes it a good gluten-free flour alternative?
you might even enjoy the root as a swap for fries.
When dried and ground, cassava flour becomes aperfect neutral-tasting flour substitute.
Here are some facts to know about cassava flour and how to use it in recipes at home.
We’ll also answer the question if cassava is paleo?
(Hint: the answer is yes!).
What Is Cassava Flour?
Cassava flour is made from the whole cassava root that has been peeled, dried, and pulverized.
It also has a similar binding quality to that of wheat flour.
Is Cassava Flour the Same as Tapioca Flour?
It also contains resistant starch, which can promote beneficial gut bacteria.
Some of our Test Kitchen’s favorite brands includeBob’s Red MillandOtto’s Naturals.
Ju, Tao et al.
“Tuber Flours Improve Intestinal health and Modulate Gut Microbiota Composition.
“Food Chemistry, 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.fochx.2021.100145
