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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 Weruva, Weruva Wx Formulas, Wholesomes.

Foods with Cassava

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

Weruva
Salmon and Tuna Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.6
Weruva
Simmer Down Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.5
Weruva
Steak Frites Dinner Freeze-Dried Dog Food
9.1
Weruva
Steak Frites Recipe Plus Wet Dog Food
8.5
Weruva
Stewbacca Chicken, Duck & Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
9.0
Weruva
Stewlander Duck & Salmon Wet Cat Food
9.0
Weruva
Stew's Clues Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
9.0
Weruva
Stewy Lewis Lamb, Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
9.0
Weruva
Stick A Spork In It Duck & Salmon Wet Cat Food
8.5
Weruva
Stir The Pot Lamb, Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
9.0
Weruva
Taco Stewsday Wet Cat Food
9.0
Weruva
Too Hot To Handle Chicken, Duck & Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
9.0
Weruva
Tuna, Beef, and Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.6
Weruva
Tuna Dinner In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.6
Weruva
Tuna & Salmon Formula in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.5
Weruva
Tuna & Salmon Start Me Up Wet Cat Food
8.1
Weruva
What A Crock Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
9.0
Weruva
Wok The Dog Recipe Plus Wet Dog Food
8.5
Weruva Wx Formulas
Wx Phos Focused Chicken Lickable Cat Treat
9.3
Weruva Wx Formulas
Wx Phos Focused Chicken & Tilapia Lickable Cat Treat
9.3
Weruva Wx Formulas
Wx Phos Focused Lickable Tuna Cat Treat
9.3
Wholesomes
Rewards Chewy Chicken Mini Strips Treats
8.8
Wishbone
Awesome Pawsome Beefy Bites Treat
7.7
Wishbone
Awesome Pawsome Peanut Butter & Cranberry Dog Treats
7.7

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