Although it is considered “the deadliest food in the world”, 500 million people still consume it and it claims more than 200 victims each year y

It’s part of the daily lives of nearly half a billion people, and yet it remains largely unknown outside certain regions of the world. Both a staple food and a subject of debate, cassava intrigues as much as it nourishes. Behind this unassuming root vegetable lies a reality far more complex than it appears, encompassing culinary traditions, public health issues, and sometimes precarious living conditions.

A vital food for millions of families