Cultivated since 5000 BC in Africa and Asia, in Brazil it is very popular in the north and northeast, being a substitute for bread for breakfast and rice for lunch. It is a versatile root, it can be made into broths, soups, breads, salads, pies and cakes. It is very suitable for female health, menopause and premenstrual syndrome. Also for athletes and there are no dietary restrictions. It is very rich in carbohydrates and vitamins B6 and helps with weight loss.