Bammy is a traditional Jamaican flatbread made primarily from cassava, a tropical root vegetable widely cultivated throughout the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and South America.

With a culinary heritage spanning more than 400 years, bammy traces its origins to the Indigenous Taíno people of the Caribbean, who developed techniques for grating, pressing and cooking cassava to create nourishing flatbreads.

Today, bammy remains an important part of Jamaican cuisine, traditionally enjoyed with fish, seafood, meats and vegetable dishes.

Nutritional Characteristics and Benefits

Cassava is naturally a source of carbohydrates, providing energy as part of a balanced diet.

Bammy offers several appealing characteristics:

* Naturally gluten-free ingredients: Traditional cassava-based bammy can be suitable for gluten-free diets when prepared without gluten-containing ingredients and appropriate cross-contact controls.

* Plant-based: Traditional bammy can be suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets, depending on its ingredients and preparation.

* Versatile: Can be baked, toasted or pan-fried and served with savoury or sweet accompaniments.

* Wheat-free alternative: Offers a different option from conventional wheat-based flatbreads.

* Culturally significant: Preserves a longstanding Caribbean culinary tradition.