Organic Tapioca Starch

What Is Organic Tapioca Starch?

Tapioca is a starch extracted from Cassava, a root vegetable originating in South America. It is a staple food in the tropics and is the third largest source of carbohydrates after maize and rice. As an added extra It is naturally gluten free!

Why Should I Get Organic Tapioca Starch?

Tapioca starch is used in baking and makes especially good flat breads being a perfect substitute for maize or corn flour. Its a popular thickener and stabilizer being one of the primary ingredients in "Skips" crisps here in merry old England.

Its popular as its versatile, adding chewiness to baked goods and crispiness to crusts. It blends very well with most ingredients, not adding to much to the flavour so you're not stuck with savoury recipes only...Word on the street is that it makes wonderful Custards, ideal for thickening Desserts!

Its also an ideal addition to the arsenal of any baker making fantastic breads and sponges. It can be easily mixed with other gluten free flours so you can really fine tune its application and use it as you would any other flour.

Instructions for Use:

Tapioca starch is a thickener and stabiliser in fruit pies, soups, puddings, breads, sauces and as a 1:1 replacement for corn flour. Adds a crisp texture to springy loaves of bread and muffins. Makes an array of puddings. Try using to make pancakes / crepes.

Storage Instructions:

Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp. Reseal when no longer in use or move to an airtight container.

Packaging Details:

Eco Friendly 100% Recyclable Packaging.

Some sizes are packed in resealable pouches.

Some sizes may be packed in non-resealable packaging.

FAQ

Can I use Organic Tapioca Starch instead of corn flour? Yes, tapioca starch works as a 1:1 replacement for corn flour and is a perfect substitute for maize or corn flour. It thickens and stabilises fruit pies, soups, puddings, breads and sauces.

What does tapioca starch do in baking? It adds chewiness to baked goods and crispiness to crusts, plus a crisp texture to springy breads and muffins. It blends well with most ingredients without adding much flavour, so it suits sweet and savoury recipes alike.

What is tapioca starch made from? Tapioca starch is extracted from cassava, a root vegetable originating in South America. Our Organic Tapioca Starch has a single ingredient and is sourced from Vietnam.

Is Organic Tapioca Starch gluten free? Yes, tapioca starch is naturally gluten free. It can be easily mixed with other gluten free flours so you can fine tune its application and use it as you would any other flour.

What's In My Organic Tapioca Starch?
Ingredients: Organic Tapioca Starch

Allergen Information: Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in bold.

Country of Origin: Vietnam