What Is Pearl Tapioca?
Pearl tapioca is a starchy food made from the root of Manihot esculenta, commonly called cassava, manioc, or yuca. Pearl tapioca gets its name from its shape; the cassava starch is formed into spheres ranging from about one to eight millimeters in diameter. Tapioca pearls are the most common form of tapioca products worldwide, though the starch may also be formed into powder, flakes, or sticks. Pearl tapioca is also called boba and is a popular ingredient in Asian desserts.
