maple syrup
rice
tapioca starch
No...
When making Sorghum
Baking soda is not at all similar to tapioca starch, so you would get a very different result if you replaced one with the other. A more logical substitution for tapioca starch would be corn starch.
i need the tapioca
Yes, tapioca can be used as a thickening agent in sauces instead of cornstarch. It provides a glossy finish and a slightly different texture, often resulting in a smoother consistency. When using tapioca, it's important to dissolve it in cold liquid before adding it to the sauce to prevent clumping. Additionally, tapioca thickens at a lower temperature, so adjustments in cooking time may be necessary.
Tapioca tarch can sometimes be substituted, though it has a particular "stringy" texture.
Corn Starch
Yes! in many recipes!
You can use tapioca flour in some cookie recipes. It does not act like wheat flour, so only use tapioca flour if the recipe specifically says to.
Tapioca was one of my mother's favorite desserts.