Organic Cassava Flour | Thailand vs Brazil Origins, Texture and Baking Tips

Organic Cassava Flour – Thailand vs Brazil Origins & Key Differences

At Honest to Goodness, we’re committed to sourcing high-quality organic cassava flour, but you may notice differences depending on the country of origin. Our preferred supply is from Thailand when it is available; however, this is not always the case, in which instances we may get organic cassava flour from other origins, including Brazil.

There can be differences in the flour, which is completely natural and expected, given the different countries of origin. Variations in soil, climate and processing can change the flour’s texture and absorbency. Here’s what you need to know:


Origin: Thailand
Texture: Very fine, starch-like (similar to tapioca)
Absorbency: Lower absorbency, so recipes tend to have a more “normal” liquid ratio.
Best for: Smooth sauces and batters, thickener for sauces, lighter cakes, delicate baking.

Origin: Brazil
Texture: Slightly coarser, more grainy
Absorbency: Higher absorbency
Best for: Has stronger binding properties, which can create a more elastic or gelatinous texture in some recipes. Most suited for flatbreads, tortillas, hearty breads, wholesome baking.

Both are 100% organic cassava flour, the difference comes from natural variation in growing and milling.

Recipe Tips for  Brazilian Cassava Flour

Because Brazilian cassava flour is a little more absorbent and binding, you may need to adjust your recipes if you are used to Cassava Flour from Thailand

  • Add a touch more liquid if your batter feels too thick.
  • Use slightly less cassava flour, or blend with lighter flours (like rice or tapioca) for softer results.
  • Let batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking to improve consistency.


Q: Does this mean one origin is better than the other?
Not at all. Both flours are high-quality and 100% cassava, but they lend themselves to different uses:

  • Choose Thai cassava flour if you want a silky texture for sauces, cakes, and lighter bakes.
  • Choose Brazilian cassava flour if you’re after hearty breads, tortillas, or recipes where extra binding is useful.

Quality & Safety Testing

All of our organic cassava flour is subject to regular testing to ensure it meets strict food safety standards. In recent years, test results from certain Southeast Asian origins showed higher-than-acceptable levels of naturally occurring heavy metals, which has made it increasingly difficult to secure compliant batches from those sources and why we have gone further afield to source our cassava flour. We remain open to sourcing from Southeast Asian suppliers in the future, and remain sure, this will only occur when testing confirms that results are consistently within safe and acceptable levels.

We regularly review our supply based on availability and quality. Please check the website product page for cassava flour for the current country of origin of the existing stock of organic cassava flour. Be sure to check the exact size of the product you intend to purchase, as sometimes we have  cassava flour from multiple origins.

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