Yes, the raw root of the tapioca plant, also known as cassava, contains naturally occurring cyanogenic glycosides, which can produce cyanide when metabolized. Consuming raw or improperly processed cassava can lead to cyanide poisoning. However, when properly cooked or processed, such as through soaking, drying, or fermenting, the toxic compounds are significantly reduced, making tapioca safe to eat.
Tapioca is a root
Tapioca does not come from a bean, it is extracted from the root of the cassava plant.
Tapioca comes from an underground root.
underground root
No its not a legume
It's in the name. Tapioca is in Tapioca pudding.
Tapioca is a type of starch derived from the cassava root. A pound of tapioca pearls generally costs about four dollars.
its called sago or sabudana root
No, tapioca is starch extracted from the root of a Brazilian plant called Manihot esculenta.
No. It is a storage root.
Tapioca is the starch extracted from the cassava root. So, no it is not a plant part itself but it is extracted from roots Cassava is another word for the tapioca plant. Generally, tapioca or cassava refers to the root of the plant. Hence, yes; tapioca is part of a plant.
Tapioca.