Dr. Nwose D. I. Department of Agricultural Education (EBSOEI) Ikwo Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo, Nigeria. Nwose R. N. Alex Ekweme federal University Of Nigeria, Ndufu Alike Ikwo ( FUNAI), Ebonyi State.
Abstract.
Cassava is very important to Nigeria economy. This paper tries to highlight on the economic benefits of cassava peels, the innovation and technological result that moved cassava peels from being environment waste/ nuisance to important economic materials that are used in foods and, mushroom production among others. Cassava peels have high amount of cyanogenic and high protein content than the tuber part (Tewe 2004). It constitutes 20.1% of tuber and available annually for feeding ruminant animals. It contains fiber that contains a little starch, the over peeling by rural farmers and are wasted away every year, which when burnt would added value by grating and putting it in other livestock feeds.
Key words: Cassava Wastes, Cassava Peels, Pomace.
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