Tapioca is a starchy product made from cassava plants. There are 3 main types of Tapioca, which is your favorite?

Instant:

• Best for puddings
• Easy to find in grocery stores
• Easy to use
• Coarsely ground
• Precooked

Pearls:

• Best for pies or puddings
• Pearls come in different sizes
• Pearls must be soaked for hours before cooking
• Most commonly found in bubble tea

Starch:

• Also called tapioca flour
• Can be used as a thickening agent
• Dissolves quickly
• Substitute for cornstarch and arrowroot
• Gluten Free
• Commonly used in flat breads

 

Check out our recipe for Tropical Tapioca Pudding!