Tag: Cooking yuca

According to USDA data, a single cup of boiled yuca contains approximately 330 calories, making it a highly energy-dense, carbohydrate-rich root vegetable. While known for its versatility in the kitchen, understanding its caloric and nutritional composition is key for those tracking their macros or planning a balanced diet.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an outbreak of cyanide poisoning in Uganda was directly linked to consuming improperly prepared cassava flour. Raw or incorrectly processed yuca, also known as cassava, contains naturally occurring cyanogenic glycosides that can release the toxic compound hydrogen cyanide when consumed.