Modified tapioca starch
Modified tapioca starch is a type of ingredient derived from tapioca, which is a starchy substance extracted from the cassava root, a tropical plant. Tapioca is widely used in cooking and food production due to its thickening properties, making it a popular choice for various food products.
To create modified tapioca starch, tapioca undergoes a process that alters its molecular structure to enhance its performance as a food ingredient. This modification often involves physical or chemical treatments to improve its ability to thicken, stabilize, or emulsify food products. The result is a versatile ingredient with a range of culinary applications.
You may spot modified tapioca starch on food labels as a common additive used to improve the texture, moisture retention, or stability of foods. It is often found in products like sauces, soups, baked goods, and desserts. Additionally, this ingredient can act as a gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat-based thickeners, catering to individuals with specific dietary needs.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Modified tapioca starch
Onken Cherry YogurtAsda Chicken and Bacon Bakes
Asda Chip Shop Curry Snack Mix
Actimel Fat Free Strawberry Yogurt Drinks
Activia Fibre Walnut & Oat Breakfast Gut Health Yoghurt
Asda Fizzy Strawberry Flavour Wands
Sainsbury's Flourish Chickpea & Black Pepper Baked Crackers
Sainsbury's Fromage Frais Apricot
Sainsbury's Fromage Frais Raspberry
Sainsbury's Fromage Frais Strawberry
John West Light Spreadables Tuna Mayo with Sweet Corn Fridge Pack
Onken Mango, Papaya & Passionfruit Biopot Yogurt
Asda Nacho Cheese Bakes
Sainsbury's Oriental Mix Sweet Soy Cracker
Asda Plant Based Chocolate & Salted Caramel Desserts
Asda Plant Based Lemon Cheesecakes
Asda Plant Based Meat-Free Chicken Style Burgers
Albert Bartlett Rooster Homestyle Chips
Princes Salmon Fillers Salmon with Sweet Chilli Mayo
Fridge Raiders Slow Roast Flavour Chicken Skewer
Fridge Raiders Southern Fried Flavour Chicken Bites
John West Spreadables Tuna Mayo with Sweetcorn Fridge Pack
Actimel Strawberry & Blueberry Yogurt Drinks
Actimel Strawberry Yogurt Drinks
Sainsbury's Sweet Potato Fries
