WHAT IS CASSAVA (KAMOTENG KAHOY)? Cassava, known as kamoteng kahoy in the Philippines was one of the crops imported from Latin America through the Manila Galleons from the 16th Century. Kamoteng Kahoy is now one of the main agricultural crops in the Philippines and many Filipino Farmers are dependent on its production. Kamoteng Kahoy is a calorie rich vegetable that contains plenty of carbohydrates and key vitamins and minerals. Island Pacific Cassava Thins are guaranteed fresh. All of our ingredients are sourced from local suppliers, and are proudly made in the Philippines.