Tapioca

Tapioca is a starchy food ingredient that comes from the cassava root, a tropical plant native to South America. After harvesting the roots, they are peeled, crushed, and then processed to extract the starchy liquid. This liquid is then dried to form small pearls or granules known as tapioca.

Tapioca is made by extracting the starch from the cassava root, which is then processed into the iconic pearl or flour form we see in stores. The extracted starch is moistened, heated, and then dried to create the final tapioca product. This versatile ingredient is neutral in flavour, making it suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes.

You might find tapioca listed on food labels to improve the texture of foods like puddings, boba tea, or bubble tea. It acts as a thickening agent and can add a chewy or gelatinous quality to dishes. Tapioca pearls are commonly used in desserts like tapioca pudding or drinks like bubble tea. Its ability to enhance texture while remaining neutral in taste makes it a popular choice in various cuisines around the world.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Tapioca

McCain Crinkle Cut Home Chips
McCain Crispy French Fries
Birds Eyereen Cuisine Chicken Free Crispy Grills
Birds Eyereen Cuisine Chicken Free Southern Fried Grills
Birds Eyereen Cuisine Chicken-Free Burgers
Tesco Finest New York Deli Inspired Pastrami & Emmental Sandwich
Kirsty's Golden Billionaire Slice
Birds Eye Green Cuisine Chicken-Free Dippers
Birds Eye Green Cuisine Chicken-Free Southern Fried Strips
McCain Home Chips, Straight Cut

Cadbury Mini Eggs
Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs Salt & Vinegar Vibes
Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs Salt & Vinegar Vibes
Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs Sweet & Smokin'
Gü Sticky Toffee Puddings
Chicago Town Takeaway Cheesy Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza
Ambrosia Tapioca Dessert Can