Results and Discussion
Two cassava varieties, namely TMS 30572 and
Idileru were used in this work. Cassava peel and
starch yields were 12.5% and 29.5% for TMS
30572 respectively while for Idileru, peel and starch
yields were 13% and 30% respectively. There were
no significant differences in the yields of peel and
starch by the two cassava varieties. The values,
however, fall within the ranges earlier reported by
Leaky and Wills (1977), FAO (1984) and Kocchar
(1986). In addition, the direct extraction of starch
from cassava roots permitted enhanced recovery
compared to the steeping process.