Quick answer
Gari (cassava granules) (Gari blanc, gari jaune): Gari is grated cassava, fermented and then toasted. It is eaten as a swallow (eba) with eru, or soaked in sweetened water. Ours comes from Kumba, in Cameroon’s South-West region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Tapioca / Gari
- Also known as
- Gari blanc, gari jaune
- Origin
- Kumba, Meme · South-West
- Category
- Cassava products
- Type
- Semi-processed
- Available formats
- Dry pouches
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Gari?
Gari is grated cassava, fermented and then toasted. It is eaten as a swallow (eba) with eru, or soaked in sweetened water.
It is also known as Gari blanc, gari jaune.
Where does Gari come from?
Our Gari comes from Kumba, Meme, in the South-West region (capital Buea). Growing areas in the region: Tiko, Kumba, Muyuka, Mamfe, Limbe. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Gari?
Cassava products (sticks, gari, flour, water fufu) are the staple sides for Cameroonian sauces.
You will find it in these dishes: Eru & water fufu.
Pack size: 1 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: dry pouches.
How should you store Gari?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Gari in Europe, the US and Canada
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gari called in French?
In French: Tapioca / Gari. Other names: Gari blanc, gari jaune.
Which dishes use Gari?
Eru & water fufu.
How do I store Gari?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Gari be shipped outside Cameroon?
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
