CASSAVA is inspired by the most fertile and productive element on the planet. Symbol of genesis, sustenance, and renewal, earth is, literally, our ground: gives life to all living beings by feeding them and satisfying their needs with its fruits.
From the Tupi-Guarani mãdi-og, manioc is food rich in qualities. A root discovered by indigenous people which became a source of nourishment and raw material for the manufacturing of the most varied products.
CASSAVA has in its essence the concept of transforming cassava into products capable of supplyng the most varied market needs, offering a product line that ranges from natural or cassava starches to its most sophisticated derivatives, such as high-performance modified starches.
In the market since 1954, CASSAVA applies high technology in research, development and testing. All to ensure maximum quality of its products and to adapt to the most rigorous standards, demanded by important national and international trading partners.
CASSAVA is always seeking the best results from manioc starch. One example is CADEX-CAGEL, a line of dextrins and pregel, inputs in which CASSAVA is the national leader in production and supply. CASSAVA Dextrin presents, among several benefits, increased fluidness and solubility, making it possible to employ high levels of solids.
The 30 modalities offered boast greater shine and adhesiveness to the products to which they were intended to contribute. In food industry, CADEX-CAGEL line is used in the production of tablets, chocolate powder, aromatizers for juices.
SPECIAL STARCH
Natural starch with low microbial count widely used in the Special Low Moisture Line. It has an extremely dry characteristic, being applied as a filling for sandwich cookies.
SAGO
It has great receptibility in sweet desserts lines, along with other specific applications such as cereal processing and bakery imput industry.
SAGU It has great reception in the sweet dessert line, in addition to other specific applications such as cereal processing and the bakery input industry.
Indicated when it is desired to implement improvements or modifications in viscosity atributes, the maltodextrin line presents more lightness, solubility, greater dispersibility and low sucrose content.
Used in the encapsulation of aromas, in control of color development, as a flavor vehicle, in premixtures for baking and in the manufacturing of light and diet products, isotonics, dehydrated soups, mayonnaises, ice cream, creams, dairy desserts, powder drinks, dragees, instant sauces, chocolate powder and in meat products like sausages and mortadellas.
Mix for CASSAVA’s cheese bread CCB4400
The CASSAVA mix line was specially developed for cheese bread, substituting the manioc starch, sour starch and modified starches used in the formulation. Based on tests and studies, CASSAVA developed the CCB4400 line to make the handling and applications in food industry easier. It made the blanching process no longer necessary and standardized the final product.
CASSAVA’s Pregelatinized starch (Cagel)
CASSAVAS’pregelatinized starch was specially developed to be used in the production of cheese bread, cheese biscuit and chipa. Its use percentage may range from 9 to 22%. Cagel also preserves the moistness of creamy cakes.
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ALL PURPOSE
GOOD FOOD
ORGANIC
ALL NATURAL
NO GRAIN
GMO FREE
ALLERGENT FREE
GLUTEN FREE
Rich in vitamin C – Cassava is an excellent source of vitamin C great for supporting the immunologic system as well as for the natural production of collagen.
Source of benefical complex carbohydrates – cassava is a starch that provides energy along with vitamins, antioxidants, insoluble fibers, making it a complex carbohydrate.
Rich in antioxidants – Each serving of cassava offers antioxidants, including anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds.
Supports a healthy eyesight – Cassava is enriched with provitamin A carotenoids which contributes to increase the vitamin A uptake making it excellent for eye health.
Improve the texture of the product, specially during its lifespan.
reduction of the amount of ingredients in recipes.
make the sensorial interaction with the product pleasant.
assures warranty concerning the lifespan of the product.
Fresh Keeping
Adaptable to different recipes – In some cases, 1:1 to wheat.
Preserves the properties of the food matrix in which it’s applied.
All purpose - Great performance in different food matrixes.