Cassava leaves are edible if cooked and contain up to 25% protein. The leaves are dark green with red highlights. They are shaped kind of like a hand with long pointy fingers; the stalk is kind of ...

Efforts are being made to transform cassava leaves and waste into livestock feeds. This will be a big business for farmers, writes Daniel Essiet. Cassava is a staple food, which plays a major role in ...

Since cassava is a rich source of carbs, its flour has multiple applications in the food industry. You can also still eat it if you follow several common dietary restrictions. Yet, this promising ...

The Federal Government has commenced strategies to develop cassava leaves value chain into livestock feeds to curb farmers-herdsmen clashes in the country. Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of ...

Cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta) have emerged as a promising source of essential nutrients, comprising significant amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds. However, their ...

Cassava is an essential energy source and contains nutrients, such as protein, calcium, and fiber. People should not eat it raw, as there is a risk of toxicity due to naturally occurring forms of ...

Cassava is the third-most important food source in tropical countries, but it has one major problem: The roots and leaves of poorly processed cassava plants contain a substance that, when eaten, can ...