Tapioca flour, or tapioca starch, is gluten-free and often used in baking and cooking. If you find you don’t have any tapioca flour but a recipe calls for it, you can use any of these 6 substitutes.

Q-I bought some tapioca flour some time ago but don`t know how it can be used in cooking. Is it for pudding? A-Tapioca flour is particularly good for thickening sauces or fruit fillings that are to be ...

If you have heard of boba or bubble tea, then you may be familiar with tapioca. It’s also popular in recipes like tapioca pudding. Other foods that contain tapioca include cassava chips and some ...

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Tapioca is gluten-free, easy to digest, and a good alternative for allergen-free diets It's a rich source of calcium, iron, and carbs, making it ideal for weight gain Tapioca is low in sodium, making ...

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Cassava is a starch-tuber that can be eaten as a whole root or root chips, or grated to make flour for things like bread and crackers. It is also used for puddings or drinks made with tapioca pearls.