Tapioca pearl
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A tapioca pearl, also known as a tapioca ball, is an edible translucent sphere produced from tapioca, a starch made from the cassava root. They originated as a cheaper alternative to sago in Southeast
Tapioca pearls
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Prepackaged tapioca pearls
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Sago
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Sago is a starch extracted from the soft, spongy core tissue of several tropical palm species, especially Metroxylon sagu. For centuries, it has been an important traditional staple food among many in
Tapioca pearl
…tapioca ball, is an edible translucent sphere produced from tapioca, a starch made from the cassava root. They originated as a cheaper alternative to sago in Southeast Asian cuisine. When used as an ingredient in bubble tea, they are most commonly referred to as pearls or boba. The starch pearls are…
Sago palms (Metroxylon sagu) in New Guinea
Peeling and pounding a segment of sago palm stem to produce an edible starch. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
A sago palm being harvested for sago production
Sago logs ready for processing in Kampung Medong, Sarawak, Malaysia.