Q: Where does tapioca come from?— Helen M., Columbus, OhioA: Tapioca is the starch derived from the root of the cassava plant.Native to Brazil, the plant spread across South America and was taken by explorers to Europe, Africa and Asia. It is now grown worldwide and is used as a starch and thickening agent in the cuisines of nearly every culture.After the starch is extracted from the roots, it is further processed into forms including sticks and pearls, which are the most common [...]
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