{"title":"Tapioca","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tapioca-flour","title":"Tapioca Flour","description":"\u003cp\u003eTap into the many uses of tapioca flour! Also known as tapioca starch, it is a gluten-free baking ingredient and ideal thickening agent. Tapioca flour thickens at low temperatures, remains stable when frozen, and has a neutral taste that won't overwhelm your dishes. It can be used in a wide range of recipes, from soups and gravies, to pie fillings and baked goods. Step aside, cornstarch! Tapioca flour is the new thickener in town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-what-is-tapioca-flour-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Tapioca Flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapioca flour is a versatile ingredient that is ideal for use in baked goods, and for thickening sauces. It's extracted as a starch from the cassava plant, a shrub native to South America. In South American indigenous language, cassava is known as \u003cem\u003etipióka\u003c\/em\u003e, leading to the English word tapioca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-the-perfect-thickener-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Thickener\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapioca flour is one of the most popular thickeners, and rightly so. It thickens at a low temperature and retains its consistency when frozen, making it \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to use\u003c\/strong\u003e in many recipes. Tapioca flour thickens so quickly that it can sometimes be used to correct the thickness of sauces right before serving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used as a thickener, tapioca flour becomes a \u003cstrong\u003eclear, glossy gel\u003c\/strong\u003e - the perfect sheen for your dish. It is starchy and chewy, with a \u003cstrong\u003eneutral taste\u003c\/strong\u003e that won't compete with the other flavors in a recipe. Because our tapioca flour is a fine powder, it will dissolve with a uniform consistency, unlike tapioca pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-how-to-use-tapioca-flour-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Tapioca Flour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Substitute for cornstarch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 2 tbsp tapioca flour for each 1 tbsp cornstarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Thickener for soups and gravies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir in tapioca flour once your dish is almost finished cooking. The amount of tapioca flour needed will vary depending on the desired consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Pie fillings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for making pies, tapioca flour remains stable when frozen, thickens at low temperatures and imparts a glossy sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4) Baking ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapioca flour is often an ingredient in gluten-free baking blends, and you'll see it in many baking recipes since it adds the chew that gluten-free baked goods often lack. It works best in combination with other gluten-free flours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-is-tapioca-flour-gluten-free-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Tapioca Flour Gluten-Free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, our tapioca flour is gluten-free. Although the cassava plant is very starchy, it's also naturally gluten-free, which makes tapioca flour a common ingredient in all kinds of baked goods. Nuts.com takes it a step further with GFFP(Gluten-Free Food Program) certification, to ensure that our tapioca flour meets the most stringent requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-tapioca-flour-vs-tapioca-starch-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTapioca Flour vs. Tapioca Starch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapioca flour and tapioca starch are the same thing; the names can be used interchangeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also carry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/cookingbaking\/tapioca\/organic-flour.html\"\u003eOrganic Tapioca Flour\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk, Soy.\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is certified Kosher Pareve. Milk may be present. 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Add milk \u0026amp; tapioca, mix well with the other ingredients. Over med. high heat bring almost to a boil. Stir constantly to avoid scorching. When it starts to thicken, remove from heat; add vanilla; chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat, Milk, Soy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67355028783126,"sku":"7383-01","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27.5lb case","offer_id":67355028815894,"sku":"7383-28","price":133.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/ec35a003428978f3-FJtOo61m.jpg?v=1770329975"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/collections\/9ac99e75942681f0.jpg?v=1771201189","url":"https:\/\/nuts.com\/collections\/tapioca.oembed","provider":"Nuts.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}