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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Yucca Root |
| Scientific name | Manihot esculenta |
| Family / Genus | Euphorbiaceae / Manihot |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Tropical Root |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4596 |
| PLU — organic | 94596 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1485 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity (starter profile). External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 2.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Cassava | 95% | Low-cyanide table type; can be peeled and cooked directly; standard U.S. produce-section yucca. |
| Bitter Cassava | 5% | High-cyanide industrial type; requires extensive processing; not in fresh trade. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries (starter profile).
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 28.9°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Also called cassava, manioc, yuca. Highly perishable once harvested — most U.S. supply is wax-coated to extend shelf life. Store at 41-50°F.
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest (starter profile).
Market Intelligence
Pack sizes
- 40 lb carton
- 50 lb sack
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence (starter profile).
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