ABSTRACT
The main nutritional constraint of both roots and leaves is the need for detoxification due to the presence of cyanogenic compounds. It should be noted that cassava leaves also contain other anti-nutrients such as high fibre content, tannin, polyphenols and phytate that reduce nutrient bioavailability (Latif and Müller 2015). Methionine availability in particular is negatively influenced by the presence of tannins (Latif and Müller 2015).
