what is Tapioca
Tapioca can be described as an extract of starch from the roots that store food for the cassava plant. It is which is a native species of its native North as well as Northeast areas of Brazil However, its use has now been spread across South America. The plant is perennial tree that is adapted to the heat conditions of the tropical lowlands. Cassava is more tolerant of less fertile soils than most food plants. Colorless, flavorless, non-odorous starch derived from the roots of the Manihot plant Esulenta. A starchy food derived from the plant that is used in puddings. A granular form of cassava starch to thicken puddings, particularly. SCIENTIFIC NAME : Manihot esculenta GLOSSARY : English : Tapioca Tamil : Maravalli Kizhangu Malayalam : Kappa Telugu : Karapendalam Kannada : Marageanasu Hindi : Cassava