tapioca

noun

tap·i·o·ca ˌta-pē-ˈō-kə

: a usually granular preparation of cassava starch used especially in puddings and as a thickening in liquid food

also : a dish (such as pudding) containing tapioca

: cassava

Examples of tapioca in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The tapioca pearls will be ready to serve with your beverage flavor of choice after at least a half hour of soaking. —

Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2023 Pureed watermelon is mixed with finely ground tapioca and sugar, and heated until the tapioca dissolves. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 July 2023 A little starch is a good thing, but ingredients like cornstarch, flour and tapioca can also muffle your stew’s most exciting flavors. —

Julia Moskin, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023 Luckily, Keto Goods has introduced a new fiber supplement made from tapioca. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023 In addition to rabbit meals, this dog food includes other great ingredients such as peas and tapioca. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023 Quick-cooking tapioca thickens the spread that pairs equally well with hearty new potatoes. —

Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2023 Ansell’s favorites include rice starch, silica, zinc oxide, and tapioca starch, as they are all considered safe for use. —

Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 31 May 2023 Bubble tea, also known as boba, is an iced tea infused with milk or fruit and served with tapioca balls or other toppings. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2023 See More

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