Tag: Boba sugar content

A typical serving of bubble tea can contain up to 92 grams of sugar, but how much of that is in the chewy boba balls themselves? The answer might be surprising, as most of the sweetness in boba balls is not inherent to the ingredient itself, but is added during preparation.

While dry tapioca starch, the primary ingredient, contains minimal sugar, boba balls gain their sweetness when cooked and soaked in sugar syrups. A single serving can contribute anywhere from 6.5 to over 30 grams of sugar, depending on the preparation method and serving size.