Tapioca pudding is a nostalgic dessert known for its unique texture. Those chewy little balls that fill the custard are what give this treat its name. These gelatinous tapioca spheres (or pearls ...

Thus my research began. Turns out, boba pearls are made from tapioca, a starchy substance extracted from the cassava root, which is a culinary staple in many parts of the world including Africa ...