Is Sago a Processed Food? Unpacking the Path from Palm to Pearl
                                
                                
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                                While often categorized with whole foods, the sago sold in grocery stores has undergone significant transformation from its raw form. The popular sago pearls, known in some regions as sabudana, are indeed processed, having been extracted from the pith of a palm tree and molded into their signature shape.