GLOSSARY Β· ROOT & TUBER FLOURS

Cassava Flour

EN Cassava Flour Β· DE Maniokmehl Β· IT Farina di Manioca
CATEGORY=Root, Tuber & Fruit FloursBINDING=3/5CROSS-CONTACT=Low cross-contact riskPRIMARY USE=Baking, tortillas, flatbreads, breading

Cassava Flour (also: Manioc flour | Yuca flour | Farinha de mandioca) β€” Neutral flavour; closest to AP wheat flour in GF range.

βœ“ GF STATUS

Naturally gluten-free. ⚠ Raw cassava contains natural cyanogenic glycosides β€” commercially produced flour is fully processed and safe. Never attempt to make cassava flour from raw roots yourself: improper processing can leave these compounds behind. Always buy commercially produced, certified GF flour.

Is it safe for coeliacs?

Naturally gluten-free. ⚠ Raw cassava contains natural cyanogenic glycosides β€” commercially produced flour is fully processed and safe. Never attempt to make cassava flour from raw roots yourself: improper processing can leave these compounds behind. Always buy commercially produced, certified GF flour.

Region Gluten-free status
EU GF if certified
US (FDA) GF if certified
Australia / NZ GF if certified

In the kitchen

Neutral flavour; closest to AP wheat flour in GF range. Best for: Baking, tortillas, flatbreads, breading.

If you don’t have it

Best 1:1 wheat flour substitute; slightly denser

Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier A · last reviewed June 2026.

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Entry updated2026-06-12
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