Tapioca pearls

Taste and use

mild with a pronounced chewy texture after cooking

Best uses

bubble tea
desserts

Shopping advice

Check the pack size, ingredient list and intended use when choosing Tapioca pearls. Ask staff when two products look similar but serve different purposes.

Substitutions

Choose the closest alternative for the same cooking function; the flavour and texture will differ from Tapioca pearls.

Storage

Keep Tapioca pearls sealed and follow the package instructions. Refrigerate opened or fresh products and use clean utensils.

Local shopping and pickup

Cook / buy / eat

Start with the recipe and find the ingredients locally in Ingolstadt.

Another option

Supermarket alternatives

Many basics are also available in supermarkets, depending on the branch. The selection is smaller, but it may be enough for a simpler version of the dish.

Typical places to try: Kaufland, EDEKA, Lidl, REWE

Often easy to find: Tapioca pearls, bubble tea, desserts

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Online alternatives

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Recipes using this ingredient

Bubble tea at home

Strong black tea, milk and freshly cooked tapioca pearls make a customisable drink with controlled sweetness and plenty of ice.

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Strawberry Coconut Sago: a chilled summer dessert

Fresh strawberries, coconut milk and tiny soft tapioca pearls make a chilled, fruity dessert that feels familiar while still offering something new.

Durian coconut sago with tiny tapioca pearls and ripe durian flesh

Durian Coconut Sago: a creamy dessert for durian fans

Ripe durian makes the coconut base especially creamy and aromatic. This dessert is intended for people who already enjoy durian or want to try it in a mild chilled form.

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Mango Sago: Chilled Mango Coconut Dessert

Creamy mango sago with ripe mango, coconut milk and tiny tapioca pearls: an easy Asian summer dessert with no oven required.

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Pandan Coconut Sago: a fragrant chilled dessert

Pandan gives coconut milk a warm, gently vanilla-like fragrance. Tiny pearls and young coconut provide contrasting textures.

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Taro Coconut Sago: creamy and gently nutty

Tender taro cubes, coconut milk and tiny tapioca pearls make a mild creamy dessert that can be served warm or well chilled.

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