what is tapioca seeds
Tapioca doesn't grow on trees like fruit or in gardens like a vegetable. Instead, it's a starch that's made from the root of a plant whose scientific name is Manihot esculenta. This plant is native to much of South America and the Caribbean, but it is grown worldwide today. The world's main producers of the plant are Brazil, Nigeria and Thailand. It goes by many different names around the world. In the United States, it's commonly called cassava, yuca or simply the tapioca plant.
Tapioca pearls are the most popular form. Tapioca is almost completely free of both protein and gluten. It's mostly carbohydrate with low amounts of saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. It's a staple food in some areas of the world. People on gluten-free diets often enjoy bread made with tapioca flour.