Native Tapioca Starch: Structure, Properties, and Applications

Tapioca starch, also known as tapioca flour, is a starch extracted from the roots of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta). Cassava is a tropical plant that is widely cultivated in many countries, particularly in South East Asia, South America, and Africa. Tapioca starch is a fine, white powder that is commonly used as a thickener […]