What are cassava derivatives?

Cassava derivatives refer to the various products that are derived from cassava roots, which are rich in carbohydrates and are used as a staple food in Africa, especially in Nigeria, DR Congo, Tanzania, and Ghana. Common cassava derivatives include: cassava flour, garri, cassava starch, and cassava chips.

Cassava derivatives

Cassava flour:

Cassava flour, with high nutritive value which is good for digestion, is a common cassava derivative in African market, especially in West African market. It is made through a series of processing sections, including cleaning, washing, peeling, cutting, crushing, dehydrating, drying, and sieving. Cassava flour is gluten-free and serves as an excellent substitute for wheat flour in baking and cooking. It is used to make bread, cakes, cookies, pancakes, and other baked goods. It provides a unique flavor and texture and is especially popular among individuals with gluten intolerance.

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Cassava starch:

Cassava starch, as the most broad-spectrum one compared with other cassava derivatives, is widely used as a thickening agent in the food industry to improve texture and consistency. The cassava roots are crushed, and the pulp is washed to separate the starch from the fibers. The extracted starch is then dried and processed into a fine white powder. The qualified cassava starch powder can be further used for making paper, beers, and other industrial usages.

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Garri:

Garri is a staple food in many west African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Liberia. It is made from cassava tubers, which are peeled, grated, fermented, and then sieved to remove the fibers. Garri can be consumed as a snack, or it can be soaked in water to make a dough-like consistency that can be eaten with various soups or stews. It is a versatile and staple food in many Nigerian households.【garri production line】

Cassava chips:

Cassava chips can be used as animal feed due to their high protein content. They are often fed to livestock, particularly in areas where cassava is abundant. Because of easy processing and storage, people will export to create more profits. Generally speaking, the whole cassava chips production line include three sections: cleaning, washing, slicing and drying.

3D video of cassava chips processing line

The international trade in cassava derivatives has been growing in recent years, with the global market value of the cassava industry, estimated at $183 billion in 2023, projected to reach $254 billion by 2032. We are Henan Jinrui, a professional manufacturer of cassava derivatives processing machinery for producing cassava flour, cassava starch, garri, and cassava chips. And our Nigerian factory is under construction. If you want to invest in cassava derivatives processing business and establish cassava derivatives processing lines, welcome to send us an enquiry!