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Manihot Utilissima Root Fiber
Manihot Utilissima Root Fiber
Low concern
Cassava root fiber is a processed fiber extract from cassava. The whole root is a staple food in many countries.
Found in
72 products
What it is
Dietary fiber derived from the root of cassava (Manihot esculenta, syn. M. utilissima).
Fiber and bulking agent in gluten-free and reduced-carbohydrate baked goods.
Why it's flagged
- GI gas/bloating at high fiber intake
- raw cassava contains cyanogenic glycosides — must be processed
What regulators actually say
"Cassava is an important staple food but contains cyanogenic glucosides which must be removed by appropriate processing methods such as soaking, fermenting, drying or cooking."
"Cassava, raw — nutrient profile data."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cassava starch and fiber recognized as food ingredients.
European Union — EFSA
Recognized food ingredient when properly processed.
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