tapioca
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Pediatricians have long warned that tapioca pearls can pose a choking hazard.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026
Not to be confused with chewy tapioca boba, these popping pearls are thin, gel-like spheres that burst in your mouth.
From Salon • May 17, 2025
If the ingredients include things such as “organic tapioca starch” or “pea protein isolate,” or even natural coloring, you might reconsider.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024
They’re used for a tea-based drink that includes tapioca balls at the bottom of the cup.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024
“Porridge? Mushy peas? Pablum? Oh, let me guess, it’s tapioca isn’t it? Is it tapioca? Or are we calling it rice pudding tonight?”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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