Tapioca Syrup

Tapioca syrup is a liquid sweetener made from tapioca starch, which comes from the cassava root. It is produced by breaking down the starch into simpler sugars, such as glucose and maltose, through an enzymatic process.

Manufacturers use tapioca syrup primarily as a sweetener in many food products. It also acts as a binder, helping to hold ingredients together, and can contribute to texture and moisture retention. It is commonly found in snack bars, candies, and cereals.

Tapioca syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food. As an added sugar, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. Like other syrups, it provides calories and carbohydrates. JECFA typically evaluates specific food additives, and tapioca syrup, as a general food ingredient and carbohydrate source, is not typically evaluated by JECFA for an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI).