Question: what is tapioca made of?
Answer: Tapioca (/ˌtæpiˈoʊkə/; Portuguese: [tapiˈɔkɐ]) is a starch extracted from the storage roots of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta, also known as manioc). This species is native to the north region and central-west region of Brazil, but its use spread throughout South America.