Cassava Starch (Noun)
Meaning
A starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Tapioca flour, also known as cassava starch, is a popular ingredient in many tropical countries due to its gluten-free properties.
- Cassava starch is used as a thickening agent in many Asian desserts and soups.
- The indigenous people of South America have been consuming cassava starch as a staple food for centuries.
- To make gluten-free bread, many bakers substitute wheat flour with cassava starch and other gluten-free flours.
- In some African countries, cassava starch is fried into crispy snacks that are popular among children and adults alike.