Tapioca flour
What is Tapioca flour?
Tapioca flour is a starch extracted from the cassava root, a tropical shrub native to South America. The process involves washing, peeling, and pulping the cassava root, then extracting and drying the starch to create a fine, white powder.
Is Tapioca flour vegan?
Tapioca flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Tapioca flour gluten-free?
It is naturally gluten-free.
Is Tapioca flour a major allergen?
Tapioca flour is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Tapioca flour used for?
Manufacturers use tapioca flour as a thickening agent in sauces, gravies, and pie fillings, and as a binder in baked goods.
Is Tapioca flour safe?
Tapioca flour is not considered a food additive under UK law and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use tapioca flour as a thickening agent in sauces, gravies, and pie fillings, and as a binder in baked goods. Its neutral flavour and ability to create a glossy finish make it popular in gluten-free baking, improving texture and structure.
Health notes
Tapioca flour is not considered a food additive under UK law and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is primarily a source of carbohydrates. Like other refined starches, it has a high glycaemic index, meaning it can raise blood sugar levels relatively quickly.
Allergen info
Tapioca flour is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is naturally gluten-free.
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