Does tapioca contain gluten?

Tapioca, also known as manioc, is a gluten-free starch. It is derived from the cassava plant and is often used in conjunction with other gluten-free flours.

Tapioca is used in a variety of foods; the most common use is for pudding. The distinctive pearls are also used in a popular Asian tea known as bubble tea. Tapioca can be ground in a coffee or spice grinder and used as a thickening agent in gravies or soups. Some grocers sell a flake or powdered form of tapioca for use in baking. Dry tapioca can be stored for long periods of time in the proper conditions.