Is Tapioca Really Healthy? An In-Depth Look at the Popular Starch
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5 min read
Over 500 million people worldwide consume cassava root, the source of tapioca, as a dietary staple. As a refined starch, tapioca has become a popular gluten-free ingredient, but questions about its nutritional value persist: Is tapioca really healthy? The answer is nuanced, depending on how it's prepared and consumed.