Tapioca (Sabudana Big)

Sabudana is a food product made from the milk of tapioca root. The root is cleaned, peeled, and crushed to release the milk. The milk is then allowed to settle in a tank for three to eight hours, so that the residual impurities float to the top of the tank, to be drained out of the settled milk. The settled milk cake is then converted into small globules, using a special machine. The globules are then sorted by size using sieves, and roasted on hot plates or steamed, depending upon the desired end product. The sago is then dried under direct sunlight on big platforms. Sometimes, they are also polished for that extra shine.

Sabudana holds a special place in India, as popular infant food, and as food used for breakfasts. This is so because sabudana is loaded with starch – and hence energy, and does not contain any artificial sweeteners or chemicals.