It is frequently larger as well, and often sold with the ends chopped off, exposing the white flesh. You make tapioca starch ...

Tapioca chips are made from the roots of the cassava plant. These chips are crispy and have a sweet-meets-salty taste. Here's how you can make these Kerala-style chips at home. Take tapioca and cut it ...

Drain the tapioca and transfer to a saucepan with 400ml/14fl oz water and bring to the boil. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the tapioca pearls are soft, then remove from the heat and allow to cool.