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Bitter Cassava (Noun)

Meaning

Cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The indigenous Peoples of South America have been consuming bitter cassava for centuries, appreciating its versatility and nutritional value.
  • Cassiri, a traditional beverage made from fermented bitter cassava, plays a significant role in the cultural and social practices of some Amazonian groups.
  • To make tapioca pearls, chefs typically use the root of the bitter cassava plant due to its high starch content.
  • One method of preparing bitter cassava is by boiling or roasting the root, although the raw plant contains toxic compounds that must first be removed.
  • Bitter cassava is a staple crop for many developing countries in the tropics where its hardiness and high productivity make it an ideal food source.

Synonyms

  • Mandioca
  • Manihot Utilissima
  • Manioc
  • Tapioca Plant
  • Mandioc
  • Gari
  • Manihot Esculenta

Hypernyms

  • Casava
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