About Yuca
Did you know?
One of the world’s leading staple crops, an estimated 800 million people regularly consume Yuca, also known as Manihot Esculenta, or Cassava. It is an important part of the culture and cuisine throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa.
Health Benefits
Is Yuca healthy? In addition to our Yuca being Non-GMO, it is also naturally Gluten-Free and contains resistant starches that make it a useful prebiotic. Prebiotics are beneficial to your gut bacteria and digestive system.
Yuca is low in fat and sugar, and is an excellent source of Potassium, as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Beta – carotene.
Yuca vs. Yucca
What is the difference between Yuca and Yucca? While Yuca is simply a Spanish word for Cassava, the word ‘Yucca’ (with 2 c’s) refers to shrubs or trees that vary considerably from Yuca. There are many species of Yucca, but they typically have sword-like leaves, reside in arid climates, and do not produce edible tubers. Still, Yucca is a frequent misspelling of Yuca on restaurant menus and on food packaging, whereas Yuca, or Cassava, is what is actually being offered.
Yuca (Cassava)
Yucca