Description
CASSAVA FLOUR IS NOT THE SAME AS TAPIOCA FLOUR
While sometimes the terms cassava flour and tapioca flour are used interchangeably, there are in fact distinct differences. Tapioca is a starch extracted from the cassava root through a process of washing and pulping. The wet pulp is then squeezed to extract a starchy liquid. Once all the water evaporates from the starchy liquid, the tapioca flour remains.
Alternatively, cassava flour is the whole root, simply peeled, dried and ground. This means it has more dietary fiber than tapioca flour – and allows one to make cassava flour tortillas, which would not be possible with tapioca flour.
Cassava flour nutrition
A 1/4 cup (35 grams) serving of cassava flour provides (3Trusted Source):
- Calories: 130
- Protein: 0 grams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Carbs: 31 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Potassium: 2% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Calcium: 1.5% of the DV
- A standout against other alternative flours, being both gluten free and nut free.
Totally grain free, our 100% organic cassava flour is a great choice for those who are gluten intolerant. Also paleo-friendly, with high digestibility suited to those with sensitive digestive systems, such as irritable bowel disease. A great gluten-free alternative for baking when you’re unable to use coconut or nut-based flours. In addition, against these other gluten free options, cassava flour has lower fat content, fewer calories at only 120 calories (500kJ) per quarter cup and a higher water content.
