Learn how to safely reap all the delicious, healthy benefits of this root veggie. Fact checked by Isaac Winter Medically ...

Cassava (Manihot esculenta), also known as yuca or manioc, is a starchy root vegetable widely consumed in tropical regions.

But beneath its harmless, starchy exterior lies a dangerous secret. Cassava’s roots and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, compounds that break down into cyanide when eaten. If not processed ...

Cassava is available year round. It’s quite hard to peel, so it’s easiest to buy it ready prepared and frozen. If you do see it fresh, look for a clear outer skin and white flesh. Cassava ...