Naturevibe Botanicals Organic Cassava Flour 2lbs - Non-GMO and Gluten Free

Cassava is a tropical plant that bears an energy-packed, tuberous root that’s rich in carbohydrates and is used in both sweet and savory dishes. The root is a staple food item in many South American and African countries, and is often referred to as yuca or manioc. While cassava flour contains the fiber from the root that makes it ideal for preparing more structured dishes. The cassava tuber is dried and ground to produce cassava flour.  Finely ground, the flour has a very smooth, almost powdery, consistency that’s ideal for baking traditionally more dense, such as brownies or cookies. The root is mildly flavored with a faint nutty taste—however, it tends to have a more neutral flavor compared to other alternative flours like almond flour or coconut flour. It is also one of the few gluten-free flours that has a near 1:1 substitution ratio with all-purpose wheat flour in most baked good recipes that do not require significant rising. Being that cassava flour does not rise well when mixed with yeast (because of its lack of gluten), it is not the best substitute when it comes to yeasted baked goods.