Table 1 Technical efficiency of cassava processing technologies.
From: Economic performance of introduced cassava processing technologies in coastal regions, Tanzania
Input | Traditional (drying) processing | Traditional (wet and drying fermentation) processing | Mechanical processing technology | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manual | Engine powered | |||
Labour | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Time (days) | 7 | 12 | 1–3 | 1–3 |
Fuel kg/l | - | - | - | 240–300 |
Duration to dry (days) | 6 | 6 | 1–2 | 1–2 |
Quality | Poor | Relatively high compared to traditional (drying) | High | High |
