See also article about cassabe—an exeptional food for manyareas in the world: Cassba can grow in the most difficult weather conditions and therefore may prevent hunger with and a very special video in “Gan-Eden” situation

In Suriname we learned about the Waraus and Arowakken [indegnius “Indiaanse” population of Suriname

Cassave–cassava—cassaba
Cassave–cassava—cassaba
Robby Faverey [belongs to the video]
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Nooit geweten dat er zoveel cassave soorten bestaan en de meeste kennis is overlevert bij de Waura (Waurá: Waujá; Portugees: Uaurás) zijn een inheems volk van Brazilië. Hun taal, Waurá, is een Arawakaanse taal. Ze wonen in de regio nabij de Boven-Xingu-rivier, in het Xingu Indigenous Park in de staat Mato Grosso, Arawak inheemsen bij ons in Suriname Lokonos geheten . De documentaire, gemaakt in 2018 en 2019, is ontwikkeld voor Embrapa in Brasília en vertelt een traditionele cassaveplantmethode die wordt toegepast door families van de etnische Wauja-groep.
Niettemin eten naar schatting 800 miljoen mensen wereldwijd cassave. In Afrika zijn 500 miljoen mensen afhankelijk van de wortel als hoofdbestanddeel.

From the Internet:

Cassava, manioc, and yuca are all names for the same starchy tuber grown throughout South America, Africa, and Asia. You might be more familiar with it in its dried and powdered form: tapioca. Let’s explore more about this versatile root:

1.Cassava (Manihot esculenta):

  • Cassava is a highly drought-resistant crop that was first cultivated in the northern parts of South America before spreading to other tropical regions in Africa and Asia.
  • The root itself is long and narrow with tough brown skin covering dense creamy-white flesh.
  • Cassava is extremely hardy, lasting for weeks in storage or up to several years if left in the ground.
  • There are two main edible varieties of cassava:
    • Sweet cassava: The cyanide is concentrated near the surface. After peeling and normal cooking, it is safe to eat.
      -Bitter cassava: Cyanide is present throughout the root and requires extensive grating, washing, and pressing to remove harmful toxins. Bitter cassava is not typically sold for home use but is commonly used to make tapioca and other cassava by-products.
  • Cassava can be prepared similarly to potatoes: steamed, boiled, baked, or fried. It has a mild flavor that takes seasonings well.

2 Manyoka-Manioka:

  • Manyoka is another name for cassava, especially used in some regions.
  • It refers to the same plant, scientifically known as Manihot esculenta.
  • The term “cassava” is commonly used in English-speaking countries, while “manioc” is more prevalent in French-speaking countries.

Cassava and manyoka are indeed the same root, providing a valuable source of carbohydrates in various cuisines around the world!