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Starch

sweet cassava starch

Unfermented cassava starch; neutral thickener and base for tapioca crepes, cheese breads, and gluten-free baking.

Who it fits

Low-FODMAPVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness1

Texture

Creaminess1
Crispiness3
Chewiness6

Pairs with

sour cassava starchminas frescal cheesechicken eggwhole milkshredded coconut

Glycemic index

70High

published range: 70–81

low ≤55medium 56–69high ≥70
source: Tabelas Internacionais de IG (Diabetes Care, 2008)

A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.

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Dishes this ingredient goes into — clone any one to make your version.

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