Tapioca Collection

A variety of Thai sweets, made from coconut cream, egg yolk and sweet tapioca, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Engraving depicting some Cassava (manihot esculenta) a woody shrub native to South America of the spurge family
5309299 Engraving depicting some Cassava (manihot esculenta) a woody shrub native to South America of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae

Cassava, cassava or tapioca, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration
FLO4992868 Cassava, cassava or tapioca, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants

South America, Brazil, Para, pulped Acai berry served with honey and tapioca - the traditional form of preparation in north Brazil

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Africa, West Africa, Togo. Cassava plants in field in Togo countryside. Date: 14/05/2005

Groceries (engraving)
2799826 Groceries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Groceries. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

Tapioca (chromolitho)
3100014 Tapioca (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapioca. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Products of the World)

Cassava, manioc or tapioca, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Cultivation of Cassava or Manioc -Manihot esculenta-, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

X-Ray - Tapioca Plant. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900

Boys playing in a puddle, Balham, SW London
Two boys playing in a puddle on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Arrowroot tuber plant engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Peeled cassava root on the jungle floor, Sacha Runa, Napo Province, Ecuador

Picture No. 10881127
Tapioca preparation (Manihot esculenta) Date:

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Tapioca, a versatile ingredient that has captured the hearts and taste buds of people around the world. Originating from South America, specifically Brazil's Para region, this delightful treat is made by combining coconut cream, egg yolk, and sweet tapioca pearls. In Thailand, tapioca takes on a new form as it transforms into an array of delectable sweets. Thai cuisine showcases its creativity with dishes like mango sticky rice topped with coconut-infused tapioca pearls or vibrant colored jelly desserts bursting with flavors. The journey doesn't end there; it spreads its roots across continents. Acai berry pulped to perfection and served with honey and tapioca creates a mouthwatering combination in Brazil's culinary scene. But what exactly is tapioca? Derived from cassava or manioc plants (Manihot esculenta), this starchy root vegetable undergoes various processes to become those familiar white pearls we know and love. From cultivation in Southeast Asia's Siem Reap to X-ray images revealing the intricate structure of the plant itself, every step contributes to bringing us this beloved ingredient. Even back in 1939-40 when Army and Navy Stores Catalogue featured it prominently among their groceries selection, tapioca was already making waves worldwide. As we delve deeper into history through engravings and lithographs showcasing arrowroot tuber plants from 1857 or even boys joyfully playing in puddles in Balham, SW London - one thing remains constant: Tapioca continues to captivate our senses. Whether you enjoy it as a comforting pudding or savor its unique texture in your favorite dessert recipes – be it Thai delicacies or Brazilian delights – let yourself be transported by the magic of tapioca.