Tapioca is a starch extracted from the storage roots of the cassava plant, a species native to the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, but whose use is spread throughout South America.
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21 Facts About Tapioca
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Tapioca is a staple food for millions of people in tropical countries.
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Tapioca is derived from the word tipi'oka, its name in the Tupi language spoken by natives when the Portuguese first arrived in the Northeast Region of Brazil around 1500.
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Tapioca pearls are generally opaque when raw, but become translucent when cooked in boiling water.
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Tapioca pearls, known as boba in some regions and sabudana in the Indian subcontinent, are produced by passing the moist starch through a sieve under pressure.
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Tapioca grit is dried cassava flour that is partially gelatinized so that it looks like flakes or irregularly-shaped granules.
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Tapioca pearls have many unique properties that contribute to texture and mouth feel.
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Tapioca pearls are characteristically soft and chewy, with a prominent elastic texture and translucent appearance.
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Tapioca syrup is sometimes added as a sweetener to a wide variety of foods and beverages as an alternative to sucrose or corn syrup.
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Tapioca is a staple food from which dishes such as pepper pot as well as alcohol are made.
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Tapioca powder is commonly used as a thickener for soups and other liquid foods.
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Tapioca flakes are used to thicken the filling of pies made with fruits having a high water content.
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Tapioca pearls are a common ingredient of traditional Indian dishes such as kheer.
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Tapioca pearls are used to make Sabudana khichdi, pakoda in Western India, which is commonly eaten during vrat .
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Tapioca can be stored for longer periods by parboiling and drying it, after skinning and slicing it into 0.
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Tapioca is cultivated more in several districts, providing steady income to farmers in Tamil Nadu.
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Tapioca can be consumed raw or boiled for various dishes or snacks.
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Tapioca is not as widely used in Europe, but several countries use tapioca.
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Tapioca pearls are used in French desserts, such as parfaits.
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Tapioca is widely available in its dried forms, and is used to make tapioca pudding in some countries.
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