Find Organic Chebe Product Recipes

By Donald Long


There is a West African shrub that yields chebe seeds, used by the women of the region to make their hair beautiful. However, an organic Chebe product line of gluten-free mixes sold in American stores is not based on this plant. Instead, it uses manioc flour and starch, which comes from a tuberous root. This root is also known as yucca or cassava root. The starch is known as tapioca.

The people at Chebe want consumers to know that they didn't start out as a gluten-free company. They wanted only to introduce North Americans to the delicious bread they found in Brazil, made from the local manioc root. However, the response from those who were gluten-intolerant let them know that they were filling a need in many people's lives.

Manioc (yucca, cassava) is a root vegetable that was a primary food for the indigenous peoples of Brazil and surrounding areas. It can be bought as a tuberous root, with a tough, brown skin and a snow-white flesh. The root contains some toxins; native peoples washed the roots before making their flour and used the wash residue to poison their arrow tips. Most consumers will be far better off getting one of the popular mixes from the folks at Chebe, with everything needed to make breads and other baked goods.

These products can be found in grocery stores, in the gluten-free section. For a complete list of products, visit the company website. The original bread mix contains only manioc flour and starch, cream of tartar, and sea salt. The mix makes a great-tasting loaf with a good crumb and texture.

Other mixes contain added ingredients, usually spices. Check the labels or the website to see if there is anything that you shouldn't have because of personal food sensitivities or allergies. Mixes are sold to make pizza crust, focaccia, cinnamon rolls, and breadsticks, to name a few.

The mixes are good news for those who cannot eat gluten. Many people who experience bloating, cramping, and debilitating pain after eating wheat and other grains have given up hope of ever having a good piece of bread or a satisfying slice of pizza. With Chebe mixes, this is again possible. Even if you've tried other substitute foods, give this brand a chance to prove to you how good gluten-free can be.

Best of all, the mixes are super convenient and very affordable. Consumers know that many wheat alternatives are expensive and hard to work with. These mixes are easy to use, and the basic recipes easy to follow. Consumers have sent in many more, too, so look on the company homepage for new ideas. They are also great when relatives with food sensitivities visit; keep the mixes on hand for those special times over the holidays or for impromptu pizza parties. It's no fun when someone is left out of the great American pastime, eating!

The mixes are organic, which means that you and your family won't be eating foods tainted with herbicides, pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or genetically-modified ingredients. You are supporting green farming practices and helping to protect the health of farm workers. Enjoy eating baked goods again and save the planet!




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