Native tapioca starch is a white powder obtained from cassava root, comprising of small glucose molecules that form long amylopectin chains. This starch is almost insoluble in water and produces a clear, glossy gel when heated. It is a popular thickener and binding agent in food processing. Two primary types of tapioca starch are available: native tapioca starch, in its unmodified form, is mainly utilized in the food industry, whereas foodgrade modified tapioca starch is chemically enhanced to enhance its functionality, commonly used in processed foods and industrial applications such as papermaking and textile manufacturing.
