Cassava Starch: Agro Based Functional Foods Sector Holds Ample Opportunities
Business Of Agriculture|September - October 2019
Cassava starch is obtained from the cassava root, which contains a high amount of nutrients such as carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and others.
Cassava Starch: Agro Based Functional Foods Sector Holds Ample Opportunities

Cassava is actually a root vegetable primarily grown in South America and Africa regions. Cassava starch naturally occurs in the cassava root, and is extracted for use in different industries.

Cassava starch contains antioxidants, has fresh taste and high carbohydrate content, prevents infections, and offers other health beneficial properties. Cassava starch is highly utilized in the food and beverages industry for different purposes. Along with that, it is also used in animal feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, and other industries.

Cassava starch is predominantly used by food manufacturers to produce a variety of food products including bakery, dairy, meat, cereal & snacks, ready-to-eat meals, functional foods, and others. For instance, cassava starch is among the prime ingredients for making bread and biscuits as well as for increasing the volume and crispness of baking products.

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