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The promotion  of  cassava  as  a  staple and food  security  crop  is widespread in  Africa,Kenya  included. Overreliance on cassava  as  a  sole  energy  provider  could  lead  to malnutrition. Consumption  of  high hydro-cyanide levels from cassava  products  could lead   to   health   complications for consumers.This   study sought to establish the contribution  of  cassava  consumption  to  nutrition  in  Migori  County.A  cross-sectional survey  was  carried  out  and  data collected on households’cassava  production  and consumption practices. Two hundred and fifty-three households were randomly selected and  household  farming  heads  interviewed  in West Kanyamkago,  Orango  Central  and Kamgundho  locations as  areas  where  cassava  is  predominantly  grown. Seven  cassava flour samples of different cassava varieties grown in the area were obtained from farmers.Analyses were done to determine the moisture, cyanide and protein contents on flour and cooked stiff  porridge  (ugali). Results  indicated  that 99.1%  of the  households were farming.  They highly depended on sale of farm and livestock produce as income.Ninety four percent of the households consumed cassava,of which 88.4% produced cassava on their farms. The most preferred cassava variety was ‘Rateng’.The main cassava products consumed  were ugali(stiff  porridge)and porridge.  Majority  of  the  households  (95%) never  consumed cassava leaves and  were  not aware  that  cassava  leaves could  be consumed.The cyanide  level  on  average  on  dry  flours  was  53.23mg/kg  while  on consumed cooked ugali was13.44mg/kg. These levels were above the maximum limit of 10mg/kg recommended by WHO.Low average protein levels of &lt;0.5g/100g were observed in the cooked ugali. This could pose a danger of protein energy malnutrition if no other sources are consumed by the household members.Cassava farming households in the study area require support to promote growth of low cyanide varieties in order to reduce intake.

Contribution of cassava and cassava-based products to food and nutrition security in Migori County, Kenya