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Sabudana/sago is prepared from:
Question

Sabudana/sago is prepared from:

A.

Tapioca only

B.

Cassava only

C.

Tapioca and Cassava

D.

Potato

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) Tapioca and Cassava
Explanation:
Sabudana (also known as sago) is prepared from the starch extracted from the tubers of the cassava (Manihot esculenta) plant, which is commonly known as tapioca. The terms tapioca and cassava are often used interchangeably,
as they both refer to the same plant, and both are used in the production of sabudana. The starch from these tubers is processed into small pearls, which are commonly used in various culinary preparations.
Information Key Points:
  • Used in sweets, fasting foods, and snacks

  • Processed form: Pearls obtained from starch extraction

Knowledge Booster:

  • Tapioca only: Tapioca refers to the starch obtained from the cassava root.

  • Cassava only: Same as tapioca; cassava is the plant source.

    Potato: Potatoes are used for other starch-based products.

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