
Furthermore, recommendations have been made in order to encourage cassava leaves consumption as an important source of protein and micronutrients. This review summarizes the nutrient, antinutrient and toxic composition of cassava leaves, CLPC, different CLP methods, human consumption and diseases caused by cassava leaves. Efforts have also been made for cassava leaf protein extraction in the form of cassava leaf protein concentrate (CLPC) but protein recovery was very low. Cassava root (fermented or pre-gelatinized) and leaf meals can successfully be used in poultry rations, provided that cassava-based rations are duly balanced for all. Some CLP methods successfully detoxify cassava leaves but simultaneously destroy the nutrients. Cassava root meal (CRM) and CLM can be included at any stage of production in layer and broiler chickens’ diets at 45 CRM, 10 CLM and 30 CRM and 5 CLM respectively. Heat the mixture for 1015 minutes, then add a little salt and at least 40ml of. The lamina and petiole are simple and form the leaves of cassava. The leaf of castor-oil plant is relatively similar to the leaf of cassia plant, which is a simple fan-shaped plant with thin leaves. Several CLP methods have been developed but every method has its own limitations. Place in a pan with just enough water to cover the ground cassava leaves. Part of the large Spurge genus, cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a perennial, woody shrub.Sometimes also referred to as yuca in the United States, it is not to be confused with the completely unrelated yucca plant. The Cassava Leaf: A Unique And Nutritious Plant. Hence these antinutrients and toxic potential of cassava leaves should be addressed during cassava leaf processing (CLP) before human consumption. Cassava leaf on your right hand will also protect you from accidents and other misfortunes when travelling. Chiefs in palanquins always have Cassava leaves around their arm to protect them against gunshot and also ward off evil spirit. These antinutrients and toxic compounds of cassava leaves cause various diseases depending on the consumption level. The ever powerful cassava leaves will provide spiritual protection against any gunshot and other attacks. However, the presence of antinutrients and cyanogenic glucosides are the major drawbacks in cassava leaves which limit its human consumption. Cassava, Manihot esculenta, is a perennial shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae grown primarily for its storage roots which are eaten as a vegetable.The cassava plant is a woody plant with erect stems and spirally arranged simple lobed leaves with petioles (leaf stems) up to 30 cm in length. Cassava leaves are a rich source of protein, minerals, and vitamins. Cassava leaves, specifically, are lower in calories and known to assist in digestion. 147-158 ISSN: 0924-2244 Subject: antinutritional factors, byproducts, cassava, glucosides, human nutrition, leaf protein, leaf protein concentrate, leaves, minerals, nutrients, protein sources, roots, toxic substances, toxicity, vitamins Abstract: Cassava is mainly grown for its roots whereas leaves are mostly considered as a byproduct. Potential of cassava leaves in human nutrition: A review Author: Sajid Latif, Joachim Müller Source: Trends in food science & technology 2015 v.44 no.2 pp.
