Good evening amazing people of Hive how was today going I believe you all have a great weekend day.so I travel to the village to get garri for my self and my sister.so I want to share with you guys the guidelines that is involved in cassava processing, these are the procedures
Harvesting: The journey of processing cassava begins with harvesting. Mature cassava roots are typically ready for harvest 8 to 10 months after planting. Harvesting involves carefully uprooting the cassava plants for the ground, being cautious not to damage the roots.
Peeling: Once after harvesting, the cassava are ready for peeled to remove the outer skin, which contains cyanogenic glucosides, compounds that can be toxic if consumed in large quantities. Peeling can be done manually using knives or mechanized peeling machines for larger-scale operations.
Cleaning: After harvesting, the cassava roots undergo cleaning to remove dirt, debris, and any other contaminants. This step is necessary to ensure that the food ,quality are safety for fina consumption.we Farmers often use water and wash to clean the cassava thoroughly.
Grating or Chopping: After peeling and wash of the cassava. the cassava roots are grated or chopped into smaller pieces. Grating is commonly done using mechanical graters, while chopping can be done with knives or machetes. The goal is to break down the roots into smaller, more manageable pieces for further processing.
Pressing: The grated or chopped cassava undergoes pressing to extract the liquid, which contains cyanogenic glucosides and other impurities. This step is crucial for reducing the cyanide content in the final product. Pressing can be done manually using a press or mechanically using hydraulic. This method of pressing involve the use of machine to press out the liquid that is in cassava by the use of machine it is easier for the liquid in the cassava to dry up quickly.
After after bringing it needs from the pressing machine you will now filter it and it will be ready for frying for some minutes to get dried and ready for this can be done with the use of machine or with the help of human to achieve the proper process that is involved in cassava.this method of processing cassava may take two to three days before this ready for food
Packaging: This involved the final step in processing cassava , packaging is the last step that involves in cassava Processing.
In conclusion, processing cassava is a multi-step journey that requires careful attention to detail and adherence to best practices to ensure the production of safe, high-quality products. From harvesting to packaging, each step plays a crucial role in transforming cassava roots into complete ingredients.