Cassava is a major root and tuber
crop that thrives well in the tropical climate. It forms the dietary
staple of major part of Africa and is one of the most important energy
sources in the human diet in the tropics. Cassava has multiple usage. It
is used extensively for human and livestock consumption as well as for
other industrial products such as starch. Only small part of cassava is
consumed directly and rest, before consumption is first processed.
Cassava processing is labour-intensive and hence require mechanization
in order to meet up with current demand for these products. The popular
machines used for the processing of cassava fruits are :
