Tapioca Starch Nutrition and Usage

Tapioca Starch Nutrition and Usage

       Tapioca Starch made from tapioca also referred to as Cassava Starch. By removing water content through a heating process, the result is what is called Tapioca Powder sold in stores. Boiling tapioca powder results in a spongy form of tapioca.

       The calories in Tapioca Starch per 110g is 381 calories. Tapioca Starch is calculated to be 346Cal per 100 grams making 80Cal equivalent to 23.12g with 93.83g of mostly carbohydrates、0.22g of fat、0.11g of protein in 110g while being rich in vitamins and minerals such as Calcium and Copper.

       Tapioca starch is excellently suited for use as a starch in food production. The application possibilities are numerous and the properties of tapioca starch highlight its high quality. Be it as a thickening agent or a stabilising agent, it is very similar to potato starch which is why it is often used as an equivalent substitute and is a very popular native starch.