Myth vs Fact: Does Cassava Contain Poison? Discover Safe Modern Processing

Have you ever heard stories from elders forbidding eating cassava carelessly for fear of getting "intoxicated" or poisoned?

This issue is not just a myth. In fact, raw cassava does contain a natural compound called Cyanogenic Glycoside (Linamarin) which can release cyanide if it enters the human body.

However, does this mean we should stop eating cassava? Of course not.

Just like Fugu fish in Japan which is poisonous but becomes a luxury dish when prepared by expert chefs, cassava can be a very safe superfood if processed correctly.

Let's see how Dailymeal ensures every grain of cassava rice that reaches your plate is 100% toxin-free.

The "toxin" substance in cassava is actually the plant's self-defense mechanism against pests. This substance is most concentrated in the outer skin of the cassava.

The good news: This compound is very easily removed. It dissolves in water and is destroyed by high heat. That is why our ancestors always soaked cassava before boiling it for a long time.

Dailymeal does not use traditional methods. We use modern food technology to ensure the highest level of safety:

1. Multi-Layer Peeling & Washing:
   The process in our factory ensures the cassava skin is peeled perfectly clean and washed repeatedly to dissolve sap and surface compounds.
2. Flour Milling (Mocaf/Cassava Flour):
   Cassava is turned into flour through a fermentation or soaking process that effectively breaks down cyanogenic compounds.
3. High-Temperature Extrusion Technology:
   This is the key. Cassava flour is molded into rice grains using an extruder machine with high heat (>100°C) and high pressure. This extreme heating process kills toxic residue down to 0%.

Dailymeal Cassava Rice products have gone through a series of laboratory tests and food safety certifications (BPOM & Halal).

The result? No harmful residues detected. This product is safe for consumption by anyone, from toddlers to the elderly, every day.

Fear of cassava poison is a story of the past relevant if you eat wild cassava raw.

In the modern era, with Dailymeal technology, cassava has transformed into Healthy Rice that actually saves us from the real "poison": Excess Sugar and Diabetes.

So, enjoy your cassava rice calmly and comfortably.