{"product_id":"tapioca-flour-500g","title":"Tapioca Flour 500g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dpp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dpp-hero\"\u003eTapioca flour (cassava starch) is one of the most useful tools in a gluten-free baker's pantry — not as a standalone flour, but as the secret ingredient that gives gluten-free doughs chewiness, stretch, and the glossy texture that pure starch-free blends can't achieve. It is the gluten-free world's closest approximation to gluten's stretchy, binding quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Tapioca Flour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapioca flour (also called tapioca starch) is the purified starch extracted from cassava root (Manihot esculenta) by a wet-milling and drying process. Unlike cassava flour (whole root, milled), tapioca flour removes all fibre, protein and fat, leaving only the pure starch. This makes it nutritionally simple (essentially just carbohydrate) but functionally exceptional — it creates smooth, glossy textures, adds elasticity and chewiness to gluten-free doughs, and thickens sauces to a clear, glossy consistency without cloudiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Functional Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent thickener\u003c\/strong\u003e — Creates a clearer, glossier gel than cornstarch or arrowroot; ideal for fruit pies, gravies and puddings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds chewiness\u003c\/strong\u003e — In gluten-free doughs, tapioca provides stretch and chew that other gluten-free starches cannot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — In combination with other flours, it lightens the texture of dense gluten-free baked goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-stable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlike cornstarch, tapioca thickened sauces freeze and thaw well without breaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — Does not add any taste to recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally gluten-free and grain-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — From a root vegetable, not a cereal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTapioca Flour vs Other Starches (Functional Comparison)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTapioca Flour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCornstarch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArrowroot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickening power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarity of gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, glossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly opaque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"rte-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChewiness in baking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (best)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreeze-thaw stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoor (breaks down)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCassava root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrowroot plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dpp-source\"\u003eFunctional comparison based on food science literature: BeMiller \u0026amp; Whistler, Starch: Chemistry and Technology, 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Tapioca Flour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGluten-free flour blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use 20–25% tapioca in any blend: 60% rice flour + 25% tapioca + 15% besan is a versatile base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickener for gravies and sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mix with cold water first; add to hot sauce; stir until clear and glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian cheese bread (pao de queijo)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mix tapioca with eggs, cheese and butter for chewy, airy cheese puffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBubble tea pearls (boba)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tapioca starch is the traditional ingredient for chewy boba pearls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit pie filling\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use 2 tbsp tapioca per 4 cups fruit; creates clear, glossy filling that holds when sliced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrispy coating\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dust food in tapioca flour before frying for an extra-crispy, light crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678288072862,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Topioca-flour-1.jpg?v=1775487188","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/tapioca-flour-500g","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}