Cassava flour is a gluten – free flour made from the Tuber cassava, which is native to South America and grown in tropical regions like west Africa. Cassava flour is made by peeling the Tuber, soaking in water for 4/5 days, sun-drying/ dehydrating them before grinding to produce the flour. Cassava flour is a very versatile ingredient with numerous uses In the food industry. It is used for baking and cooking Cassava flour is a thickening agent for sauces It is rich in carbohydrates and energy giving. It is a good replacement for wheat flour. It is mainly used as swallow, eaten with any good soup by the Ibos in Nigeria.
