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Pearl tapioca
Calories & nutrition facts
dry
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 358 kcal —
- Protein 0.2 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 88 g 32%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 3.4 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.14 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.01 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 1.2 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 1 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 7 mg 1%
- Potassium 11 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.12 mg 1%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.11 mg 5%
- Selenium 0.8 µg 1%
- Iodine 14 µg 9%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 358 | 0.2 g | 88 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup | 152 g | 544 | 0.3 g | 133 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 304 g | 1088 | 0.6 g | 267 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × cup | 76 g | 272 | 0.1 g | 67 g | 0 g |
| 3 × cup | 456 g | 1632 | 0.9 g | 400 g | 0.1 g |
| 4 × cup | 608 g | 2177 | 1.2 g | 534 g | 0.1 g |
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Questions about Pearl tapioca
How do you cook pearl tapioca without it sticking together?
Bring plenty of water to a boil, stir in the pearls and keep stirring for the first minute. Simmer small pearls for about 10–15 minutes, until translucent, then drain and rinse; larger pearls can take 20–30 minutes and may need a covered rest off the heat to soften through.
Do you need to soak pearl tapioca before cooking it?
Small pearls for pudding usually go straight into simmering liquid; soaking can make them break down. Large pearls are sometimes soaked first to shorten cooking, but follow the directions for that particular size, as soaking times differ.
How do you make tapioca pudding with pearl tapioca?
Simmer the pearls in water until partly translucent, then add milk, sugar and a pinch of salt; cook gently, stirring often, until the centres are clear and the mixture thickens. Stir in vanilla at the end, and remember it will thicken further as it cools.
What is pearl tapioca used for besides pudding?
Large, chewy pearls are used in bubble tea, while smaller ones can thicken soups and fruit desserts. In Southeast Asian sweets, tapioca pearls are often served with coconut milk, fruit or palm sugar.
How should you store cooked pearl tapioca?
Keep cooked pearls covered in a little of their cooking liquid in the fridge and use them within about two days. They firm up as they chill, so briefly warm them in hot water before serving; cooked pearls do not freeze well.
What can you use instead of pearl tapioca in pudding?
Small sago pearls are the closest swap and cook in much the same way. For a different texture, use rice pudding rice, but cook it separately and expect a creamy pudding rather than the distinct, translucent pearls.
Is pearl tapioca the same as tapioca?
Pearl tapioca is tapioca starch shaped into small balls; tapioca can also mean the starch itself, which is sold as flour or flakes. The pearls need simmering to soften, while the flour is used to thicken sauces and fillings.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169717 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
