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Cassava is a major staple food in Tanzania. /CFP
While many Chinese eat rice and wheat in their meals, in many areas of Tanzania, cassava is the main staple food.
Ugali, a staple in Tanzania as in many other African countries, is normally made from cornmeal, banana, semolina, or cassava flour. Its consistency can range from doughy to porridge-like. In Tanzania, Ugali is typically enjoyed with a kidney bean stew.
Tapioca, or cassava flour, is one of the traditional ingredients of Ugali, a staple in Tanzania. /CFP
Cassava is one of the world's most important staple foods, estimated to provide the basic caloric intake for hundreds of millions people worldwide.
However, cassava contains anti-nutritional compositions and toxins, and therefore needs to be properly prepared before consumption. Improper preparation of cassava can cause severe health problems ranging from acute cyanide poisoning to death.
Cassava has also played an important role in Chinese history, but today the main staples in China remain rice and wheat.
Rice is indispensable for many Chinese in their meals. /CFP
For many Chinese, rice is an essential accompaniment to meat and vegetables, but there are also many people who prefer wheat-based foods.
Noodles, buns and dumplings are some of the typical foods made of wheat flour that Chinese people enjoy.
Many types of food in China start from making wheat flour into dough. /CFP
China has reportedly seen a grain harvest of over 650 million tons for the last nine consecutive years, with a self-sufficiency rate of more than 100 per cent for staple foods and over 95 per cent for grain.