maniocs
Starchy tropical tubers
Maniocs are tropical plants cultivated for their starchy tuberous roots, also called cassava or yuca.
The roots are a dietary staple across Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, processed into flour, tapioca, and other foods.
Raw manioc contains compounds that release cyanide, requiring proper preparation before consumption.
Starchy tropical root vegetable
- yucaStarchy tropical root
- taprootMain descending root
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- tuberUnderground nutrient reservoir
rootstock · tuberous · storage · underground · bulb · rootlet · perennial · subterranean
Pounded starch staple
- cassava breadFlatbread from tropical tuber
- chipsThin fried slices
- friesDeep-fried potato strips
- flour tortillasSoft flatbread for filling
Milled grain powder
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- amyloseLinear glucose chain
- polysaccharidesMulti-unit sugar polymers
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
glycemic · thickener · pudding · pearls · granules · extraction · processing · fermentation
Of hot, humid regions
- plantationLarge-scale farming operation
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
- subsistenceMinimal means of living
- cultivationFostering growth through care
propagation · cuttings · harvest · drought-tolerant · intercropping · slash-and-burn · smallholder · rainfed
cassava
Starchy tropical root vegetable
tuber · rootstock · tuberous · storage · underground · bulb · rootlet · perennial · subterranean · anchorage
fufu
Pounded starch staple
- cassava breadFlatbread from tropical tuber
- chipsThin fried slices
- friesDeep-fried potato strips
flour
Milled grain powder
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- amyloseLinear glucose chain
- polysaccharidesMulti-unit sugar polymers
glucose · glycemic · thickener · pudding · pearls · granules · extraction · processing · fermentation · drying
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
- plantationLarge-scale farming operation
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
- subsistenceMinimal means of living
cultivation · propagation · cuttings · harvest · drought-tolerant · intercropping · slash-and-burn · smallholder · rainfed · yield
peeling
Coming off in strips
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- fermentingBiochemical decomposition by microbes
drying · roasting · pounding · pressing · detoxification · milling · sieving · leaching