Tapioca (/ ˌtæpiˈoʊkə /; Portuguese: [tapiˈɔkɐ]) is a starch extracted from the tubers of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta, also known as manioc), a species native to the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, [1] but whose use is now spread throughout South America. It is a perennial shrub adapted to the hot conditions of tropical lowlands.

2023年10月23日 · Tapioca is starch obtained from the root of cassava, a plant that mostly grows underground (like a potato). In many parts of the world, it's a food staple. Cassava is a native vegetable of...

2023年5月8日 · Tapioca comes from the cassava plant and is commonly used as a thickener in desserts. It’s gluten-free and vegan. Find out how to cook with tapioca.

2023年4月25日 · Tapioca is starch extracted from a tuber called cassava root. It’s usually sold as flour, flakes, or pearls. How is it made? Production varies by location but always involves squeezing starchy...

2024年12月10日 · tapioca, a preparation of cassava root starch used as a food, in bread or as a thickening agent in liquid foods, notably puddings but also soups and juicy pies. In processing, heat ruptures the starch grains, converting them to small irregular masses that are further baked into flake tapioca.

2024年5月26日 · Tapioca is a type of starch that’s extracted from the tubers of the cassava plant. It originated in South American countries like Peru and Mexico, but it’s used across the globe for its thickening properties and neutral flavor profile. Tapioca comes in many forms—pearls, starch, flour, syrup, granules, etc.

2016年3月22日 · A. Tapioca is the starch derived from the root of the cassava plant. Native to Brazil, the plant spread across South America and was taken by explorers to Europe, Africa and Asia. It is now...

The word tapioca comes from the South American Tupí word — tipi'óka — for the starch. After cassava plants are harvested , their roots are treated to remove toxins found in the plant. The starch is then processed into one of several popular forms: powder, flakes, sticks, or …

2022年3月2日 · Tapioca comes from cassava. Naturally gluten-free starch is extracted from the plant, which is then turned into a powder or hard pearls. Both are normally white in color, but turn translucent...

2016年3月16日 · A: Tapioca is the starch derived from the root of the cassava plant. Native to Brazil, the plant spread across South America and was taken by explorers to Europe, Africa and Asia. It is now grown...