Tapioca pearl
Small dried pearls made from processed cassava starch.
About Tapioca pearl
Tapioca pearls are small pieces of processed cassava starch formed into beads and dried. They are cooked in liquid until softened and translucent, and are used in sweet dishes and drinks. Pearl size and formulation vary; some products contain additional ingredients, and pearls intended for one cooking method may not behave like another.
Uncooked pearls are hard and dry, while cooked pearls become soft, chewy and often translucent, with little flavour of their own. They may be sold in different sizes and colours, and cooking time depends on the product. These pearls are distinct from tapioca flour, cassava root and ready-to-eat preparations made with cooked pearls.
- Ingredient type
- derived ingredient
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珍珠
zhēnzhū
Tapioca pearls
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Tapioca pearl nutrition & diet
Tapioca pearl nutritional value
Tapioca, pearl, dry
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.
- Calories
- 358kcal
- Protein
- 0.2g
- Carbs
- 88.7g
- Fat
- 0.0g
Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.
Compare dry pearls with cooked pearls only when their water content and preparation are accounted for. Pearl size, added ingredients and cooking method can also affect measured composition.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Tapioca, pearl, dry ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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