Yuca

1. What is Cassava Root? Cassava Root is a tropical root vegetable that is grown as a scrub 2. Is Cassava (root) safe to eat? It is safe to eat as long as you wash, peel and carefully remove the root because it has poisonous enzymes 3. What is the economic impact of cassava root?

4. What is the root of a cassava? (Add pictures)

Storage for food for the plant.

5. What is the biggest exporter of Cassava? Thailand is the biggest exporter of Cassava. 6. Research 3 medicinal benefits of yuca? It helps with malnutrition, inflammation, and treating snakebites 7. What vitamins/minerals is Yuca rich in? Vitamin C 8. Name at least 2 food groups that Yuca incorporates? Vegetables and Poultry 9. Research the medicinal benefits of garlic? It is an natural antibiotic and antioxidant 10. Write a conclusion for your final product? The conclusion for my final product is that the Yuca plant or Cassavaq root is a healthy food but like all other foods it must be taken care of properly before use and consumption; 11. . What is the difference between a potato and a Yuca? A potato has a different taste then the Yuca and comes in many different varieties and the Yuca has a bland taste to it. 12. Describe your family members taste for the Yuca or Cassaba prepared by you. My family members ate 3 for the Yuca was different they really just accepted it for what it was.