It is common for tapioca flour to sometimes be called tapioca starch. Our tapioca flour is the same thing as tapioca starch, however you need to be aware that there is a third choice called tapioca flour/starch often found in stores that cater to a Caribbean and South American clientele.Jun 17, 2015
What can you use instead of tapioca starch?
- Cornstarch. Cornstarch makes a great replacement for tapioca flour and is easily accessible. ...
- Cassava flour. ...
- Potato starch. ...
- All-purpose flour. ...
- Arrowroot. ...
- Rice flour.
Is there a difference between cornstarch and tapioca starch?
The main difference in tapioca flour and cornstarch is how they are sourced. As you might have guessed, cornstarch is sourced from corn, whereas tapioca flour comes from the root of the cassava plant. ... Despite these differences, both cornstarch and tapioca flour work well when thickening liquids.Apr 26, 2020