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Yuca Root

Yuca Root
Common Packs:

5-, 10-, 20-, and 50-lb. cartons.

Receiving Inspecting:

Look for yuca roots that are free of cracks and exhibit white flesh. Avoid roots with yellow flesh.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 60-65° F/16-18° C
  • 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:

Cracked skin and yellow flesh are signs of age.

Gray discoloration and internal streaking indicate chill injury. Store properly.

Usage Ideas:

  • Mash boiled yucca and roasted garlic; serve with roasted pork and black beans.
  • Chop yucca into French fry strips; deep fry and serve with jalapeno mayonnaise.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Slightly sweet, earthy flavor; much like a potato.

Texture Profile

Must be cooked; when boiled, baked, or roasted, texture is smooth and starchy.

Pairings

Pair with black beans, garlic, Jalapeno chiles, mayonnaise, and pork.

Substitution Suggestions

Sweet potatoes, potatoes, boniatos, parsnips.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup yuca (206g) grams
Calories 330
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 30g1%
Total Carbohydrate 78g29%
Dietary Fiber 4g13%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 33mg2%
Iron 0.56mg4%
Potassium 560mg10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.