Yuca Root
Also listed as Cassava Root and Manioc Root.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Yuca Root is cassava sold as a woody root for cooking. Labels may say yuca or cassava.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is peeled and boiled, fried, or mashed.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA produce rules apply to cassava roots.
Here is what research has found.
Cassava must be properly prepared; bitter varieties can contain cyanogenic compounds.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Peel fully and cook thoroughly.
How to read this page
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v1.0Updated 9/23/2026