As a huge chip lover, it was not surprising the other day that I was craving something salty and crunchy. On an expedition to Whole Foods Market, I discovered these chips. I decided to buy them because after reading the nutritional label, they had the least amount of calories per serving and other "bad stuff" of the chips I looked at. Cassava Chips are made from the Cassava Plant. The texture is very similar to that of a potato but has more fiber than a potato.
The Cassava Plant is a woody shrub native to South America. The crop grows in tropical or sub-tropical locations. The edible part of the shrub is the starchy tuberous root which is very high in carbohydrates.
The root can be soft boiled just like a potato and is used in many dishes in the same way as a potato. Cassava root flour is also known as tapioca flour and is used to make the "Boba" or "Pearl" in the Asian Boba/Pearl/Bubble Tea drinks.
The chip had excellent crunch, a light and airy texture, and was a very tasty treat that hit the spot for this chip lover. Ginger on Fire was the flavor I tried and it was awesome and highly addictive!
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