Sweet cassava also known as (Manihot esculenta), is a starchy root crop primarily grown in Nigerian and other tropical regions, is a staple food and industrial crop with a variety of uses. Among the two major types of cassava, sweet cassava stands out for its low cyanogenic content, versatility in processing, and numerous health benefits. […]
Cassava starch is emerging as a powerful solution for sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. Derived from the root of the cassava plant, this natural starch is biodegradable, renewable, and non-toxic, making it an ideal material for producing bioplastics. Cassava is a drought-resistant crop that grows abundantly in tropical regions. It contains high amounts of starch […]
Cassava has emerged as a viable feedstock for biofuel production, particularly ethanol. Cassava starch is a highly sought-after ingredient in food and non-food industries. The extraction process involves washing, peeling, grating, and separating starch from fibers using water. The high starch content of cassava makes it suitable for fermentation and distillation into bioethanol, a renewable […]