History
Cassava is native to South America. However, it was later planted in parts of the Middle East and India. Tapioca is a word derived from the Tupi language of Brazil (from tipi'óka). This refers to the process through which cassava (Manihot esculenta) is made edible. It should be noted, however, that as the word moved out of South America it came to refer to similar preparations made with other esculents. 'Tapioca' in Britain often refers to a rice pudding thickened with arrowroot, while in Asia the sap of the sago palm is often part of its preparation. [1]
Other Ingredient Information
Products containing Tapioca
The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Tapioca".
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Source(s) Derived From |
Plant Sources |
Natural or Artificial? |
Natural |
References |
- Tapioca - Wikipedia
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Aliases (Also Known As)
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Modified Tapioca
Tapioca Extract
Tapioca Meal
Tapioca Solids
Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) 
- 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
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Revision History
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Date/Time |
| Ingredient added | UPC Food Search | January 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM |
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