Thanks, Peg. Sago vs tapioca: they may appear identical, but they’re sourced quite differently. Tapioca comes from cassava - a long root of a vegetable. In some South American countries the root ...

Sago is a type of edible starch derived from tropical palm trees, while Tapioca pearls (sabudana) come from the cassava plant. Both are white, chewy pearls that are often used in puddings and ...