Tapioca starch, also known as tapioca flour, derived from the cassava root, is a popular ingredient known for its versatility and health-friendly qualities.

Commonly used in cooking and baking, it offers more than just texture and thickness — it provides several practical and nutritional advantages.

Below are some of the key benefits of using tapioca starch.

1. Supports natural weight control

In tapioca starch, there is a special type of carbohydrate called resistant starch – a type of starch that is not digested in the small intestine like regular starch.

This resistant starch will go straight to the large intestine, where it becomes a food source for beneficial bacteria. When fermented, they create short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate, acetate, propionate – these substances can increase satiety, reduce inflammation, promote metabolism and support food intake control.

Therefore, if you are in the weight loss phase, you can add 1 cup of diluted tapioca starch every …
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