: Some cassava varieties are specifically bred as "Poundable". These varieties are characterized by high dry matter and outstanding swelling ability , making them ideal for the traditional pounding process once they are harvested.
In agriculture, the ability to be "pounded" is often a defining characteristic of specific plant varieties that have reached maturity: pounding matures
: In some cultures, rice is harvested specifically at an "immature" green stage and roasted. After roasting, it is immediately pounded to produce flattened, dehusked grains known as "pepeta". Processors use grain color to determine the optimum maturity for this pounding process. : Some cassava varieties are specifically bred as