It can be confusing because the terms “Tapioca starch” and “Cassava flour” are used interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences between the two.
1. Tapioca starch and cassava flour are different:
In fact, they are both produced by cassava roots. However, tapioca starch only uses the starchy pulp to produce while cassava flour uses the whole root. The tapioca starch is a very fine, white powder that works well in gluten free baking.
2. Making tapioca starch:
3. Tapioca starch is heavier in calories, zero gluten:
A portion of 100 grams tapioca starch contains 360 calories, which are mostly carbohydrates. Besides, cassava flour does not provide significant amounts of protein, fatty acids, vitamins or minerals. With a small but significant difference: it does not contain gluten.
4. Uses:
Tapioca starch is used to thicken soups and sauces, much like potato starch, corn starch or rice flour while cassava flour is mainly used in baking, especially breads and desserts.
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