tapioca starch

A pure starch extracted from the storage roots of the cassava plant (*Manihot esculenta*). It provides a remarkably chewy, elastic texture when formed into pearls (boba), or acts as an excellent thickener for fruit pies, creating a perfectly clear gel that doesn't break down when frozen. **Selection & Storage:** Available as flour, flakes, or pearls. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark pantry; it has an exceptionally long shelf life.