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Bubble Tea Boom: Why Tapioca Starch Is the Heart of the Perfect Chewy Pearl

Tapioca starch

What Makes a Perfect Bubble Tea Pearl? The signature appeal of bubble tea is not only the drink itself—it is also the distinctive chewy, elastic texture of tapioca pearls. For consumers, that texture is part of the experience. For manufacturers, however, achieving it consistently requires careful control of starch functionality, water, temperature, formulation and processing […]