Health Benefits of Tapioca - Tapioca is a starchy food. It is made from the roots of the cassava plant. Other names for the cassava plant are Manihot and Yuca. These bushes are found over most of South America, primarily in Brazil. Although boiling cassava roots are palatable, a sizable portion of the plant is harvested for its starch. Both tapioca flour and tapioca starch are same. In many countries around the world, including India, it is a staple dish. The carbohydrate content of tapioca is high.
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