Tapioca

Tapioca is a type of starch derived from cassava root. It is almost entirely composed of carbohydrates and contains very little protein, fiber, or other nutrients. Tapioca is a starch derived from the root of the plant Manihot esculenta. The formal name is Manihot esculenta, but you may know it as cassava, yuca, or even the tapioca plant. Tapioca's minerals can provide significant health benefits. Calcium, for example, is essential for bone health and the prevention of osteoporosis. Tapioca also contains iron, which is required to transport oxygen throughout the body. Tapioca contains no saturated fat.