Organic Cassava Flour

The indiscriminately use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture can have severe impact on human health ranging from toxicity and deadly diseases. We at ARYAN, are committed to address this challenge by working towards the organic food which uses herbal plants based extracts and adopts phytoremediation for removal of hazardous substances and toxic metals. For last two decades, our group has been involved in the production of Organic botanical extracts, organic essential oils, organic edible oil, organic spices, organic starch, organic flours, organic seeds. Cassava flour is our one such product.

Cassava is a nutty-flavored, starchy root vegetable or tuber. Native to South America, it’s a major source of calories and carbs for people in many countries.

It’s grown in tropical regions around the world because of its ability to withstand difficult growing conditions. In fact, it’s one of the most drought -tolerant crops.

Food sources for Cassava Flour

Cassava flour, made from the entire root of the cassava plant, is a fine, powdery substance that works well in many baking recipes.

Nutritional Database

The following nutrients are found in 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of cooked cassava:

• Calories: 191
• Protein: 1.5 grams
• Fat: 3 grams
• Carbs: 40 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Vitamin C: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Copper: 12% of the DV
• Thiamine: 7% of the DV
• Folate: 6% of the DV
• Vitamin B6: 6% of the DV
• Potassium: 6% of the DV
• Magnesium: 5% of the DV
• Niacin: 5% of the DV

Benefits of Cassava Flour

1. May aid weight loss

Resistant starch in cassava flour may aid weight loss by regulating your appetite and reducing fat mass. Human and animal studies show that when bacteria in your gut digest resistant starch, they produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These trigger the release of the hunger-reducing hormones peptide YY (PYY) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1).

2. Non-Allergenic (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and Nut-Free)

It is a great choice for gluten-free baking, ideal for people who have gluten sensitivities or disorders. Cassava flour is low in calories, fat, and sugar. Compared with other gluten-free flours, such as coconut or almond, cassava flour has a low fat content. It has a high water content and a lower calorie density than flours like corn, plantain, rice, coconut, sorghum, and wheat.

3. Insulin sensitivity

One study showed that resistant starch can increase a person’s insulin sensitivity. Cassava flour is high in resistant starch. By increasing a person’s insulin sensitivity, resistant starches can play a role in preventing disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Precautions

Cassava is potentially dangerous if processed incorrectly. When raw, it has cyanogenic glycosides that turn into cyanide in the body once eaten. This poisonous compound is significantly reduced when the root is soaked and dried.