Beninese women making gari cassava flour

Beninese women making gari cassava flour

Gari, a type of flour made from cassava root, may be a staple in West Africa, but Gari Sohoui is special. That’s because it can only be made from cassava grown in the central Collines département of Benin, and using only the artisanal methods unique to the area.

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