Description
Cured cassava root preserved through alkaline treatment and thermal drying.
Technical
The curing process involves immersing peeled cassava roots in a sodium hydroxide solution, which hydrolyzes starches and initiates cyanide detoxification. The alkaline treatment degrades the cyanogenic glucoside linamarin to volatile hydrogen cyanide, and subsequent drying reduces moisture to inhibit microbial growth.
Science
Primary Reaction
hydrolysis and cyanide detoxification
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
earthystarchywoodynuttyslightly fermented
Origin & History
Civilization
Xavante and other indigenous groups
Era
traditional
Region