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Tapioca Starch

What is Tapioca Starch?

Tapioca starch also known as tapioca flour is a refined white flour made from the cassava root. It is used in food products as a thickener. Some countries use tapioca starch to produce ethanol. [1]



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Products containing Tapioca Starch


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Tapioca - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Resistant Tapioca Starch
Tapioca Flour

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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