yucca
Yucca is a tropical tuber with white, firm, starchy flesh covered with rough brown skin. A staple food in many cuisines, it is the fifth most consumed plant in the world, after rice, wheat, corn, and potatoes. Its mild flavor, slightly reminiscent of sweet potatoes when cooked, makes it a versatile and highly prized ingredient.
Purchase guide
Look for a hard, dry and clean yucca. It should not be sticky.
OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE FOR CONSERVATION
5 to 7°C. Keeps for about 5 to 7 days once ripe.
Avoid keeping it at room temperature for too long as it dries out quickly. Store it whole and unpeeled. Once peeled, keep it submerged in water in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 to 3 days.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Yucca is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy. It is naturally gluten-free and contains fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and B vitamins. It is a highly energy-dense food, often used as a staple food in many tropical regions.
how to eat it
Yucca can be eaten in chunks, slices, as flour, mashed, and even fried. Before eating, it must be peeled, washed, and dried. Yucca should never be eaten raw because it contains toxic compounds.
