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Cassava

1,392 foods contain this ingredient

Starch

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About Cassava

Cassava is a starchy tropical root vegetable, also called yuca or manioc, processed into flour or starch for pet food and treats.

Used primarily as a carbohydrate/starch and binder in dog and cat foods and treats, cassava provides digestible energy and a gluten‑free alternative to cereal grains. It is low in protein and micronutrients but supplies calories and some fiber; raw cassava contains cyanogenic compounds that must be thoroughly processed to prevent cyanide toxicity, and its high glycemic index may be a consideration for overweight or diabetic pets.

Related ingredients

Tapioca Cassava Flour Cassava Root Cassava Root Flour Cassava Starch Tapioca Flour Tapioca Starch
Derived from
root of Manihot esculenta
Primary role
starch source and grain-free binder

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cassava flour or starch as a binding agent that helps hold kibble and treat pieces together while contributing digestible carbohydrate energy. It is a common base for grain-free formulas because it is naturally gluten-free.

Common concerns

  • Cyanogenic compounds requiring processing The Merck Veterinary Manual lists Manihot esculenta (cassava) among cyanogenic glycoside-containing plants of veterinary importance, since raw roots contain linamarin, which releases hydrogen cyanide if the plant tissue is not properly processed.
  • Goitrogenic (thyroid-related) effect of residual cyanogens Nutrition research on cassava-based diets in animals describes how incompletely detoxified cassava leaves residual thiocyanate in the body, which can competitively inhibit iodine uptake by the thyroid gland if the diet is not adequately processed or iodine intake is low.
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Common Questions

What category is Cassava?

Cassava is categorized as a starch ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Cassava part of an allergen group?

No allergen group is linked to Cassava in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Cassava?

1,392 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Cassava, including Fussie Cat.

Foods with Cassava

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Fussie Cat
Fine Dining Pate Oceanfish With Salmon Entree in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.4
Fussie Cat
Fine Dining Pate Tuna With Shrimp Entree in Gravy
8.8
Fussie Cat
Mackerel in Gravy Pouch Recipe Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Ocean Fish In Gravy Pouch Recipe Wet Cat Food
7.5
Fussie Cat
Sardine in Gravy Pouch Recipe Wet Cat Food
7.5
Fussie Cat
Super Premium Gold Chicken & Beef in Pumpkin Soup Wet Cat Food
8.8
Fussie Cat
Super Premium Gold Chicken Formula in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.5
Fussie Cat
Super Premium Gold Chicken With Chicken Liver in Pumpkin Soup Wet Cat Food
8.5
Fussie Cat
Super Premium Gold Chicken With Duck Formula in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.5
Fussie Cat
Super Premium Gold Chicken With Egg Formula In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.5
Fussie Cat
Super Premium Gold Chicken With Sweet Potato Formula in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.5
Fussie Cat
Super Premium Gold Chicken With Vegetables in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.5
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Anchovies In Goat Milk Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Chicken Formula In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Chicken in Goat Milk Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Chicken In Gravy Pouch Recipe Wet Cat Food
8.2
Wet pet food
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Ocean Fish in Goat Milk Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Ocean Fish In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Prawn Formula In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Salmon Formula in Goat Milk Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Salmon Formula In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Small Anchovies Formula In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Small Anchovies in Goat Milk Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Small Anchovies In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.2

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