For example, in some regions of Venezuela and Colombia, during economic crises, the population consumed raw or insufficiently processed cassava, leading to a wave of food poisoning.
The importance of cassava
Today, cassava is an important source of calories for more than half a billion people in countries such as Nigeria, Brazil, Indonesia, Tanzania and Thailand.
It is valued not only for its high energy value, but also because it can grow in poor soils and arid climates where other crops do not survive.
✅ When properly processed, cassava is a safe, nutritious and affordable product that remains essential for millions of people around the world.
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