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Cassava Root Chips: The Ancient Root Behind the Crunch

Cassava root chips begins its journey underground before becoming a crispy alternative to regular potato chips.

CASSAVA, ALSO CALLED YUCA OR MANDIOCA, IS A STARCHY ROOT VEGETABLE. IT LOOKS A BIT LIKE A LONG,
WAXY SWEET POTATO AND GROWS COMPLETELY UNDERGROUND

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The Origins and History of Cassava

Cassava comes from South America and has been grown by indigenous people for more than 10,000 years. Ancient Amazonian and Mayan civilizations relied on it because it is so resilient

Nutritional Blueprint: Are Cassava Chips Healthy?

Cassava contains nutrients not found in processed white potatoes or commercial corn.
Cassava contains resistant starch, a fiber that feeds gut bacteria and helps support digestion.
Cassava provides long lasting energy instead of causing quick blood sugar spikes.
Cassava is naturally free from gluten, grains, nuts, and dairy, making it gentle for sensitive diets.

The Sad Truth About Regular Chips (And Why Cassava Wins)

Most potato and corn chips are fried in seed oils and lose nutritional value. For a healthier crunch, try alternatives from the tropics.

Traditional Chips

  • Processed White Potatoes & GMO Corn
  • Often made with common vegetable oils
  • Fragile & easily breaks in the dip
  • Heavy, bloating, and full of grains

Island Time Cassava Chips

  • Nutrient-dense yucca flour
  • Fried in premium avocado oil
  • Sturdy crunch, perfect for scooping guacamole
  • Grain-free, gluten-free, and easy to digest

The Ingredient Spotlight (Our Clean Label)

We think food should be fun, tasty, and free from hidden ingredients. Island Time Chips are made by chefs using only what your body needs, nothing extra:

Cassava Flour (Yucca Root)

This is our secret ingredient. It’s naturally grain-free, rich in prebiotics, and gives the chips a light, crispy texture.

Premium Avocado Oil

We don’t use cheap seed oils. Instead, we cook in small batches with heart healthy avocado oil, which stands up well to heat and doesn’t break down.

Coconut Flour & Tapioca Starch

We add just a little of these to get the perfect island style tortilla chip crunch.

Chia Seeds

These add a mild, nutty flavor and a boost of natural nutrients.

Sea Salt & Pure Lime Oil

These give a clean, tropical flavor without using chemical flavor enhancers.

Island Time Chips was born from a love of laid back coastal living the kind of moments spent by the water, soaking up the sun, and sharing good food with great people. That connection to the ocean isn’t just part of our story it’s part of who we are. That’s why we’re proud to partner with 4ocean, an organization working tirelessly to remove plastic from our oceans and coastlines.

Together, we’re taking steps to protect the very places that inspired our brand. Through this partnership, every purchase helps support 4ocean’s mission to clean up marine environments and raise awareness about ocean conservation. It’s our way of giving back to the waters that give us so much and making sure future generations can enjoy island time too.

CLEAN INGREDIENT CASSAVA CHIPS

Cassava

AKA yuca, a tropical staple

Chia Seeds

Tiny but tasty antioxidants

Avocado Oil

Heart healthy goodness

No Seed Oils

Only the good stuff!

ISLAND TIME X 4OCEAN

Island Time Chips was born from a love of laid back coastal living the kind of moments spent by the water, soaking up the sun, and sharing good food with great people. That connection to the ocean isn’t just part of our story it’s part of who we are. That’s why we’re proud to partner with 4ocean, an organization working tirelessly to remove plastic from our oceans and coastlines.

Together, we’re taking steps to protect the very places that inspired our brand. Through this partnership, every purchase helps support 4ocean’s mission to clean up marine environments and raise awareness about ocean conservation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cassava & Healthy Chip Alternatives

Yes. Cassava chips use nutrient dense yucca flour cooked in premium avocado oil, making them grain free, gluten free, and easy to digest. Unlike traditional chips fried in inflammatory seed oils, Island Time Cassava Chips provide resistant starch for gut health and sustained energy without the blood sugar spikes.

Cassava flour is made from the whole root of the cassava plant (yuca). It is naturally gluten free and grain free, making it a versatile alternative to traditional grain based flours.

Avocado oil is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat that remains stable at high heat without breaking down into harmful compounds. Unlike inflammatory seed oils (canola, sunflower, soybean), avocado oil supports cardiovascular health and contributes to a cleaner, more nutritious snack.

A small amount of coconut flour and tapioca starch helps achieve the perfect island-style tortilla chip crunch—light, crispy, and sturdy enough for dipping into your favorite guacamole or salsa without breaking apart.

Chia seeds add a mild, nutty flavor and a natural boost of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. They contribute to the clean-label profile of Island Time Chips while adding nutritional value without altering the taste.

Yes. By avoiding inflammatory seed oils and using avocado oil—along with wholesome, natural ingredients—Island Time Chips support an anti-inflammatory diet compared to conventional chips. Cassava flour itself is free from gluten and common inflammatory grains.

Yes, cassava is completely safe to eat. Commercial cassava flour is thoroughly processed to remove all traces of naturally occurring cyanogenic compounds found in raw cassava root. It has been a dietary staple for hundreds of millions of people across South America, Africa, and Asia for over 10,000 years.

While cassava is not a low-carb food, its resistant starch promotes satiety, supports healthy digestion, and provides sustained energy without blood sugar spikes. They make a satisfying, guilt-free snack when enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

For those with corn allergies, sensitivities, or who prefer to avoid GMO ingredients, our corn-free cassava chips offer the same satisfying crunch and versatility of traditional tortilla chips—without any of the downsides. Perfect for dipping, snacking, or pairing with your favorite tropical flavors.

Cassava chips are crunchy snack chips made from cassava (Manihot esculenta), a starchy root vegetable also known as yuca or manioc. Island Time makes tortilla-style cassava chips: the root is turned into cassava flour, mixed with a few simple ingredients, and cooked in avocado oil. The result is a sturdy, grain-free chip built for scooping dips.

Our chips are made with cassava flour, avocado oil, coconut flour, tapioca starch, chia seeds and sea salt. Laidback Lime adds pure lime oil for flavor. That’s the whole list: no seed oils, no corn, no wheat and no artificial flavor enhancers.

Cassava chips can be a smarter snack choice than many conventional chips, depending on how they’re made. Island Time uses a short ingredient list: grain-free cassava flour, avocado oil instead of seed oils, and chia seeds. They’re still chips, though, so enjoy them as a snack and check the nutrition label to fit them into your diet.

Potato chips are usually thin slices of potato fried in vegetable oils like canola or sunflower. Island Time cassava chips are tortilla-style chips made from cassava flour and cooked in avocado oil, so they’re thicker and sturdier for dips. Cassava also isn’t a nightshade like potatoes, which matters for people who avoid nightshades.

The main benefits of cassava chips are what they leave out and what they’re built on. Cassava is naturally free of gluten and grains, and it contains resistant starch, a type of fiber that feeds healthy gut bacteria (how much remains depends on processing). Island Time pairs it with avocado oil and chia seeds for a simple, clean-label snack.

Yes. Cassava flour is made from the whole cassava root, and cassava is naturally gluten-free and grain-free. That makes it a popular swap for wheat and corn flour. Island Time chips are made without wheat, barley, rye or corn.

Cassava and yuca are the same plant: “yuca” is the common name in Latin America and the Caribbean, and “manioc” or “mandioca” are also used. Tapioca is the starch extracted from the cassava root, while cassava flour uses the whole root. Island Time chips use both: cassava flour for body and a little tapioca starch for crunch.

Avocado oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, mainly oleic acid, and has a high smoke point, so it holds up well at frying temperatures. Most conventional chips are cooked in seed oils like canola, soybean or sunflower. We chose avocado oil for a cleaner ingredient list and a light flavor that lets the cassava come through.

Yes, when it’s properly processed. Raw cassava contains natural compounds called cyanogenic glycosides, mainly linamarin. Traditional and commercial processing (peeling, soaking, drying and cooking) reduces them to safe levels. That’s why cassava should never be eaten raw, and why chips are made from processed cassava flour, not raw root.

Cassava chips nutrition per serving can vary by brand, but a typical 1-ounce serving usually provides around 140–160 calories, 7–9 grams of fat, and 18–22 grams of carbohydrates. As a reader, you can check the nutrition label to compare sodium, fiber, and added ingredients between products. If you are monitoring your calorie or salt intake, portion size is especially important because cassava chips can be energy-dense. Depending on the preparation method, you may also find small amounts of fiber and protein in each serving. To address dietary goals more accurately, consider whether the chips are fried, baked, salted, or flavored. Overall, cassava chips can fit into a balanced diet when consumed in moderate portions alongside nutrient-rich foods.

Island Time chips are made with cassava flour and simple ingredients, but the brand does not currently state that its chips are certified organic. If you are looking specifically for organic cassava chips, you can check the package for an official organic certification. While you may find ingredients like cassava flour, avocado oil, and chia seeds in Island Time chips, these ingredients are not presented by the brand as certified organic. The company does describe its cassava chips as non-GMO, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, and free from seed oils. Reading the ingredient list and certification labels can help you determine whether a particular product meets your preference for organic foods. Therefore, Island Time chips are cassava-based snacks with clean ingredients, but they should not be described as organic unless the packaging carries an applicable organic certification.

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