Tapioca starch is a tasteless, odorless and colorless starch obtained from cassava root. It is a substance widely used all over the world as a thickening agent in foods. It is gluten-free and almost protein-free. Who Can Use Tapioca Starch? Those who prefer a vegan diet Celiac patients
Tapioca Starch Usage Areas:
Tapioca starch is used as a thickener in soups and many liquid foods. It is used as a chemical binder (glue) in the pharmaceutical industry and painting paints.
Tapioca starch in flour is used in soft bread, cakes and cookies. The granular tapioca starch is used in fillings of pies with rich fruit content.
In Turkish cuisine, tapioca starch is used for the purpose of adding directly to pudding or cooking with fruit juices to add color and flavor to the pudding.