Tapioca Starch (Cassava)
Flours & Starches · 8 specs
Direct Answer
Tapioca starch is refined starch extracted from cassava root (Manihot esculenta). Per 100g, it delivers 358 kcal, 88.7g carbohydrates (0.9g fiber), 0.19g protein, and 0.02g fat, forming clear, elastic gels upon heating.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 169715) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 358 kcal |
| Protein / Gluten Potential | 0.19 (Pure Starch) g |
| Carbohydrates | 88.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0.02 g |
| Ash Content | 0.20 % |
| Starch Gelatinization Temp | 58 – 65 °C (136–149°F) |
| Gluten Status | Naturally Gluten-Free |
Freeze-Thaw Stability & Elasticity
Tapioca starch gelatinizes at lower temperatures than cornstarch and maintains clarity and gel flexibility through freezing and thawing cycles (essential in boba pearls and gluten-free doughs).
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