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A guide to cornstarch, tapioca, potato starch and other thickeners

There are plenty of situations that require the thickening power of a pantry starch: your pie filling, soup, sauce, gravy. Cornstarch, tapioca starch (also known as tapioca flour), arrowroot, potato starch and plain old wheat…

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What Is Tapioca Syrup Actually Made Of?

What Is Tapioca Syrup Actually Made Of?

As the hunt for healthier sweeteners continues, tapioca syrup has gained in popularity as a replacement for both highly-processed options, like sugar and corn syrup, as well as more natural alternatives, such as honey and…

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A guide to cornstarch, tapioca, potato starch and other thickeners

A guide to cornstarch, tapioca, potato starch and other thickeners

There are plenty of situations that require the thickening power of a pantry starch: your pie filling, soup, sauce, gravy. Cornstarch, tapioca starch (also known as tapioca flour), arrowroot, potato starch and plain old wheat…

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Organic Tapioca Starch ABIMEX | Things You Need to Know About Organic Tapioca Starch

Organic Tapioca Starch ABIMEX | Things You Need to Know About Organic Tapioca Starch

Organic tapioca starch is made from the roots of an organically grown cassava plant. It is widely utilized as a thickener for sauces, puddings, soups, and stews. It’s also used as a flour for baking…

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6 CONVENIENT TAPIOCA STARCH SUBSTITUTES

6 CONVENIENT TAPIOCA STARCH SUBSTITUTES

Tapioca flour, or tapioca starch, is a popular, gluten-free flour made from the starch of cassava root. It’s perhaps best known for the thick, chewy texture it lends to gluten-free baked goods but also works…

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HOW IS MODIFIED TAPIOCA/CASSAVA STARCH APPLIED IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE ?

HOW IS MODIFIED TAPIOCA/CASSAVA STARCH APPLIED IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE ?

1.  Description Modified starch is a type of starch modified by physical and chemical methods to enhance or adjust specific characteristics such as viscosity, substitution, adhesion, gelatinization … compared to natural starch. In some cases,…

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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CASSAVA FLOUR

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CASSAVA FLOUR

Cassava flour is gaining momentum as a “go-to” gluten-free, grain-free flour. And it’s not surprising when you consider that those who follow restricted diets typically have to blend several flours to achieve the same consistency…

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5 Global Uses of Tapioca starch (Part 2)

5 Global Uses of Tapioca starch (Part 2)

Continuing with part 1, let’s learn more about what uses of tapioca starch is: 1. Food Processing and Pharmaceutical Tapioca starch serves as filler in the food and pharmaceutical industry. In particular, it contributes to…

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5 Global Uses of Tapioca Starch (Part 1)

5 Global Uses of Tapioca Starch (Part 1)

1. Food Tapioca starch are widely processed for food. The starch also serves as thickener for soups and pies.  Note that the food use of cassava varies from region to region. Below are some functions…

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Tapioca Starch Such A Good Substitute For Wheat Flour

Tapioca Starch Such A Good Substitute For Wheat Flour

Tapioca starch is a starch extracted from cassava root. The cassava root is relatively easy to grow and a dietary staple in several countries in Africa, Asia and South America. Production varies by location, but…