Plantain Flour vs Cassava Flour

A side-by-side guide to substituting Cassava Flour for Plantain Flour (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.9 cup of Cassava Flour for every 1 cup of Plantain Flour.

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Plantain Flour

Base unit: cup

Read the full guide: Plantain Flour

Cassava Flour

Conversion: Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup)

Tags: commongluten-free

Notes: Similar starchy neutral profile with slight earthiness; use slightly less as it can absorb more liquid. Excellent gluten-free option.

Read the full guide: Cassava Flour

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When to use Cassava Flour instead of Plantain Flour

Similar starchy neutral profile with slight earthiness; use slightly less as it can absorb more liquid. Excellent gluten-free option. The conversion is use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Cassava Flour for Plantain Flour?

Yes — Similar starchy neutral profile with slight earthiness; use slightly less as it can absorb more liquid. Excellent gluten-free option. Ratio: Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Plantain Flour to Cassava Flour?

Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Plantain Flour and Cassava Flour interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Similar starchy neutral profile with slight earthiness; use slightly less as it can absorb more liquid..

Is Cassava Flour a better substitute than other options for Plantain Flour?

Cassava Flour is one of the options SubSwap lists for Plantain Flour. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Plantain Flour substitutes.

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