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Grocery stores are stocked with tons of delicious gluten-free options these days. One ingredient you might start seeing in more products is cassava (pronounced like kuh-saa-vuh). But what is cassava flour and what makes it a good gluten-free flour alternative? Cassava, or yuca root (not to be confused with the pretty yucca plants in your yard) is a starchy tuberous root commonly found in South American, African, and Asian cuisines. You can even enjoy the root as a swap for fries.