Tapioca Starch
What is Tapioca Starch?
Tapioca starch is a carbohydrate extracted from the root of the cassava plant. It is a fine, white powder that is flavourless and odourless. The extraction process involves washing, peeling, and pulping the cassava root, followed by starch separation and drying.
Is Tapioca Starch vegan?
Tapioca Starch is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Tapioca Starch gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Tapioca Starch a major allergen?
Tapioca starch is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Tapioca Starch used for?
Manufacturers use tapioca starch as a thickener in sauces, gravies, and pie fillings, as well as a binder in processed meats and baked goods.
Is Tapioca Starch safe?
Tapioca starch is not classified as a food additive in the UK and therefore does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use tapioca starch as a thickener in sauces, gravies, and pie fillings, as well as a binder in processed meats and baked goods. Its neutral flavour and ability to create a smooth, glossy texture make it a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savoury products.
Health notes
Tapioca starch is not classified as a food additive in the UK and therefore does not have an E-number. It is primarily a source of carbohydrates. The UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) lists it as a food ingredient.
Allergen info
Tapioca starch is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Tapioca Starch
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