TissueDB/Materials/Cassava Flour Paste

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▼This page is a material entry for the SELF Tissue Database.It documents the tissue applications, practical guidance, and related simulators for this material to support low-cost, reproducible surgical simulator development.

Cassava flour paste (also known as tapioca paste, manioc paste, yuca paste) is a starch-based moldable material made from cassava root flour mixed with water. Used in low-resource medical simulation settings to create basic anatomical models and moldable structural components. Particularly valuable in tropical regions where cassava is a locally grown staple crop.

• Procedures requiring tissue resistance — Does not replicate surgical tissue handling properties; use gelatin or silicone for procedural training.
• Long-term models — Biodegrades within days; prepare fresh for each session. Spoilage risk increases in humid or warm climates.
• Wet environments — Dissolves when rehydrated; keep dry during use.
• Hot climates without refrigeration — Ferments and develops odour within 12–24 hours; prepare same-day.