Over 200 People Are Killed By The “World’s Deadliest Food” Every Year — But Almost 500 Million People Still Eat It

🌱 What Is Cassava? The Global Staple You May Not Know

Fact	Detail
Scientific name	Manihot esculenta
Also known as	Yuca (not to be confused with yucca), manioc, tapioca root
Origin	South America (Brazil, Paraguay)
Global production	~300 million tons annually
Primary consumers	Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America
Key nutrients	Carbohydrates, vitamin C, folate, manganese, fiber