Cassava Flour is a versatile, gluten-free flour made from the root of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta), one of Africa’s most beloved staple foods. Naturally mild in taste and light in texture, it is widely used across Africa in both traditional dishes and modern gluten-free recipes. In Nigeria, finely processed cassava flour is known as Lafun and is popularly used to prepare swallows. Culinary Uses: – Perfect for making swallow meals such as Lafun, fufu, and other traditional African dishes. – Works as a 1:1 wheat flour substitute in baking (bread, cakes, pancakes, flatbreads). – Excellent for thickening soups and sauces. – Can be used in snacks and pastries like meat pies, chin-chin, and cookies.
