Tapioca starch - gluten-free 500g

It has a mild, neutral taste, dissolves easily in water, and becomes transparent when cooked. Tapioca starch is most commonly used in gluten-free baked goods, such as bread, cakes and cookies. It is an excellent thickening agent for soups, sauces and desserts.

MONCANA gluten-free tapioca starch 500g

Tapioca starch is a versatile, natural product extracted from cassava root, the most valuable part of this plant. Thanks to its thickening properties, neutral taste and wide applications in the kitchen, is an indispensable ingredient in many recipes - both sweet and dry. Also noteworthy is our gluten-free corn starch, which has a versatile use in the kitchen.

What is tapioca starch (tapioca flour)?

Tapioca starch (also called tapioca flour) is a gluten-free product that is perfect in the kitchen as a thickener, as well as an ingredient in baked goods. It is produced by cleaning and drying cassava root, and then grinding it into a fine white powder. Importantly, tapioca starch is a natural source of carbohydrates and contains no fat or protein, making it an easily digestible product with a wide range of dietary applications.

Tapioca starch has a mild, neutral taste, dissolves easily in water, and becomes transparent when cooked. This is known as resistant starch, an easily digestible carbohydrate, and is food for the bacteria in the gut. Supports the entire digestive system, counteracts diarrhea and constipation, and even relieves inflammatory bowel disease.

Properties of tapioca starch

Tapioca flour, extracted from the starch of the cassava root, is a versatile ingredient valued in many cuisines around the world. Here are the main properties of tapioca starch that make it so popular in cooking and baking.

• Gluten-free - Tapioca flour is naturally gluten-free, making it an ideal choice for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. It is certified gluten-free if you have celiac disease you can be sure that it is safe.
• Neutral taste - Which allows it to be widely used in recipes, because it does not affect the final taste of dishes.
• Thickening - Effectively thickens sauces, soups and desserts, provides a smooth and uniform texture without lumps.
• Versatility - Tapioca flour is used in both baking and cooking. It works great in the preparation of cakes, breads, and as an ingredient in gluten-free baked goods.
• Hypoallergenic - Ideal for people with food allergies, as it rarely causes allergic reactions.

Thanks to these properties, tapioca flour is valued in kitchens around the world (especially in South America and Africa), providing safety and versatility in the preparation of a variety of dishes.

Gluten-free tapioca starch and its use in cooking

Thanks to its neutral taste, tapioca starch is extremely versatile - it will work well in vegan and gluten-free cuisine, as well as in traditional recipes.

• Thickening of sauces and soups - Tapioca starch is an excellent natural thickener for sauces, soups, creams and mousses. Just dissolve it in a bit of cold water and add it to the cooking dish to get a perfectly thick consistency without lumps.
• Gluten-free baked goods - Tapioca flour is an indispensable ingredient in gluten-free baked goods, such as breads, cakes, muffins and pancakes. Helps achieve a light, fluffy dough texture and binds ingredients well, replacing the gluten present in traditional flours.
• Desserts and puddings - Thanks to its gelling properties, gluten-free tapioca starch works well in the preparation of puddings, kisiels or jellies. You can use it to create sweet, creamy desserts that are a healthy alternative to traditional sweets.

MONCANA gluten-free tapioca starch 500 g is a product worth inviting to your kitchen. On each of our packages you will find recipe and QR code leading to a page with video instructions.