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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Yuca Root |
| Scientific name | Manihot esculenta |
| Family / Genus | Euphorbiaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Tuber |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4594 |
| PLU — organic | 94594 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4713 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet White Yuca | 65% | The most common type found in US supermarkets. Low in cyanogenic glycosides, making it safe for direct cooking. Has a firm, starchy, white to cream-colored flesh that becomes soft and floury when cook |
| Yellow Yuca (Amarilla) | 20% | Distinguished by its vibrant yellow flesh, indicative of higher beta-carotene content. Offers a slightly sweeter and richer flavor compared to white varieties. Texture is similar to white yuca when co |
| Mona | 7% | A well-regarded sweet variety, often praised for its excellent cooking quality, tender texture, and good flavor. Relatively easy to peel. Widely cultivated in Central and South America and imported to |
| Cuban Yuca | 5% | A general term for sweet, white-fleshed yuca varieties commonly grown in Cuba and other Caribbean nations. Known for its good texture and versatility in traditional Caribbean cuisine. |
| Bitter Yuca (High Cyanide) | 2% | Contains high levels of cyanogenic glycosides, requiring extensive processing (peeling, grating, washing, pressing, heating) to remove toxins before consumption. Primarily used for industrial purposes |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 50°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Non-climacteric. Very low ethylene production and low sensitivity. No significant practical risk from ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce, non-odor producing/absorbing.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by demographic shifts and culinary interest
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 40 lb cartons
- 20 lb cartons
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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