Roots and pods

Cassava powder

Cassava

Manihot esculenta

Cassava (also known as yuca, mandioca and casava) is a tuber first cultivated more than 4,000 years ago in South America. lt became popular world-wide due to its nutritional properties, which are similar to those of the patato. This product has the ability to grow in arid or low fertility soils, as well as in areas with sporadic rainfall or with long periods of drought, giving it a comparative advantage over other crops. Cassava is rich in carbohydrates, contributing 80% energy to the body according to Dietary Reference lntakes. Cassava flour is not refined and is gluten-free, thus making it an ideal alternative for celiacs wishing to use thickeners. Cassava has a neutral flavour and, thanks to its thickening properties, it is useful for thickening creams, soups, sauces, desserts, etc.

Benefits:

  • Due to its high content of dietary fiber, cassava and its properties help lower triglyceride levels, contributing in this way to improved bodily function.
  • Cassava has - among its components - large amounts of Vitamin K, which contributes to the formation of bone mass and combats osteoporosis.
  • lt is a good source of Vitamins B and B6 and has high quantities of folates, hiamine, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Cassava is also an ideal haircare product.
  • Its fat content is quite low. The number of calories found in cassava serve as a suitable food for those who exert considerable physical effort, such as, for example, those working in fields, factories or at construction sites, etc.

Wholesale of Cassava in Peruvian Nature

Part used:

Root

Region:

Jungle

Presentations:

Cassava powder

Seasonality:


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  • Seasonality
Available all year round
Uses and applications:

Sauces | Soups | Baked goods | Desserts.

Origin:

San Martin

Properties:

Calcium, Complex carbohydrates, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, vitamin B17, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C, Vitamin K

Quality certificates:

  • Good Manufacturing Practice

  • NSF HACCP certifications for peruvian superfoods

    HACCP

  • BRCGS Global Food Safety certification

Fair Trade of Cassava for responsible consumption

At Peruvian Nature we work permanently following and complying with the principles and requirements of Fair Trade. Year after year we share with all our stakeholders our actions as company that does fair trade in Peru (If you want to know more, click on Sustainability Report 2021).

What is Fair Trade?

It is a commercial system based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade, paying special attention to social and environmental criteria. "Fair trade contributes to sustainable development by offering better commercial conditions and ensuring the rights of disadvantaged producers and workers, especially in the South." (World Fair Trade Organization, WFTO)

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