Wholesale Cassava Bread from the Dominican Republic
Ancient Taíno cassava bread, baked in Monción. One ingredient. Zero gluten. Endless ways to enjoy it.
From Root to Round
Four centuries-old steps unchanged since Taíno times, transforming pure cassava root into a crisp, shelf-stable flatbread.
Harvest
Fresh cassava roots harvested at peak starch maturity in Dominican fertile soil.
Grate
Peeled roots finely grated into traditional moist yuca flour pulp.
Press
Natural extraction of moisture and bitter cassava juice using artisan presses.
Griddle
Baked thin on a wide flat iron griddle over wood embers until golden crisp.
A Living Heritage of the Americas
In December 2024 UNESCO inscribed the knowledge and traditional practices for making and consuming cassava bread (casabe) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, through a joint nomination by the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, Honduras and Venezuela.
Monción, in the northwestern province of Santiago Rodríguez, Dominican Republic, is celebrated as the capital of casabe. Fruconu partners directly with Casabera La Yuca de Oro, a family bakery producing in Monción since 1987, ensuring reliable wholesale volume and cultural authenticity.
Why Shoppers Love It
A thousand-year-old bread that naturally aligns with modern clean-label, allergen-free consumer demands.
Gluten-Free
Lab tested below 20 ppm gluten
Grain-Free
100% cassava root with zero cereal grains
Paleo Friendly
Whole root tuber food for ancestral diets
Vegan
Pure plant ingredients, dairy-free & egg-free
No Added Sugar
Naturally crisp without sweeteners
Long Shelf Life
12 months unopened in sealed packaging
Ways to Enjoy It
Topped with Fresh Avocado & Lime
Crisp golden casabe layered with buttery Hass avocado, fresh lime juice, and sea salt flakes.
Side for Hearty Caribbean Stews
The authentic Dominican ritual: dipped into steaming stews and rich broths, staying sturdy.
Warm with Melted Artisan Cheese
Broiled with Caribbean frying cheese and herb butter for an addictive warm tapas plate.
Snack Wedges with Dips & Spreads
Grain-free scoopable triangles engineered for guacamole, salsa, hummus, and charcuterie.
Built for Wholesale
Continuous export production backed by US warehouse fulfillment for dependable inventory replenishment.
Who We Serve
From broadline food distributors to independent specialty retailers and regional restaurant groups.
Food Distributors
Full pallet programs or ocean containers with optimized cube efficiency for broadline distribution.
Supermarket Chains
Shelf-ready 8 oz retail bags with scannable UPC barcodes, tamper-proof seals, and 12-month shelf life.
Specialty & Natural Grocers
Clean label ingredient profile appealing to grain-free, paleo, and allergy-conscious shoppers.
Restaurants & Foodservice
1 kg bulk packs for high-volume Latin and Caribbean concepts, gluten-free bread baskets, and caterers.
Importers Outside the US
FOB Caucedo port shipments with phytosanitary certificates, FDA registration, and bilingual spec sheets.
Explore Full Catalog
Review packaging specs, case pack ratios, and pallet configurations for our 4 core varieties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes casabe naturally gluten-free?
Casabe is baked solely from the cassava root (yuca). It contains no wheat, barley, rye, or cereal grains. Our production is lab tested below 20 ppm gluten.
What is the minimum wholesale order quantity?
For distributors, our minimum order is 1 pallet (mixed product cases permitted). For retail stores, minimum orders start at 20 cases.
Which Incoterms do you offer for export?
We support FOB Caucedo (Dominican Republic), CIF Port Newark or Port Everglades, and DDP shipments directly from our Elizabeth, New Jersey warehouse.
How long is the shelf life of Fruconu casabe?
12 months unopened in sealed packaging stored in a dry, ambient environment. Once opened, keep in an airtight container or ziplock bag to retain crispness.
Can we request samples before placing a commercial order?
Yes. Qualified commercial buyers can request sample packs dispatched within 7 to 10 days directly from our US office.