Quick answer
Fresh cassava (Cassava): Fresh cassava, peeled and frozen, is boiled or steamed to go with sauces and grills. Freezing stops it spoiling within days. Ours comes from Akonolinga, in Cameroon’s Centre region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Manioc frais
- Scientific name
- Manihot esculenta
- Also known as
- Cassava
- Origin
- Akonolinga, Nyong-et-Mfoumou · Centre
- Category
- Roots & tubers
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Frozen (peeled), fresh
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Fresh cassava?
Fresh cassava, peeled and frozen, is boiled or steamed to go with sauces and grills. Freezing stops it spoiling within days.
Its scientific name is Manihot esculenta. It is also known as Cassava.
Where does Fresh cassava come from?
Our Fresh cassava comes from Akonolinga, Nyong-et-Mfoumou, in the Centre region (capital Yaoundé). Growing areas in the region: Obala, Bafia, Mbalmayo, Akonolinga, Monatélé. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Fresh cassava?
Roots and tubers are boiled or steamed, pounded or grated. They go with sauces or become the base of the dish (achu, kwacoco, ekwang).
Pack size: 1 kg peeled, frozen. Usual formats in Cameroon: frozen (peeled), fresh.
How should you store Fresh cassava?
Keep frozen (-18 °C / 0 °F). Do not refreeze once thawed.
Where to buy Fresh cassava in Europe, the US and Canada
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fresh cassava called in French?
In French: Manioc frais. Other names: Cassava.
How do I store Fresh cassava?
Keep frozen (-18 °C / 0 °F). Do not refreeze once thawed.
Can Fresh cassava be shipped outside Cameroon?
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
