what is manioc
Manioc: The Most Important Vegetable Youâve Never Heard Of. Brazilâs most important contribution to the global food supply is responsible for your bubble tea, your gluten-free baked goods, and your grandmotherâs favorite pudding.
Today, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that manioc is the primary food staple for around 800 million people, with more than half the worldâs annual production, now around 260 million tons, in Africa.