Organic tapioca starch is plant-based and therefore vegan

Unlike syrups from grains, organic tapioca starch is plant-based and therefore vegan. It is a natural sweetener that can be a good option for those who are diabetic or follow a low-carb diet.

PURIS organic cassava sugar replaces corn syrup and cane sugar in many formulations. It is available in a range of dextrose equivalent levels for maximum formulation flexibility.

Low Carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are the body's most basic form of energy and come in several forms including simple sugars and complex carbohydrates. Simple sugars (monosaccharides) are found in honey, cane sugar, maple syrup and molasses. Complex carbohydrates are longer strings of monosaccharides that are digested slowly and provide energy more gradually than simple sugars.

Organic Tapiok Syrup is a neutral-tasting starch that can be used in place of corn syrup, sugar, molasses, malt syrup and high fructose corn syrup to improve texture and shelf life in products such as baked goods. It is also used in cereal clusters and granola for adhesion, stability and moisture control, and in ice cream and frozen beverages for freeze-point depression and solids building.

Vegan

Many store-bought syrups are vegan, but you’ll need to check the label carefully. Some brands defoam their syrups with lard, which is not vegan. Others use dairy ingredients such as butter flavoring, which is also not vegan.

Organic tapioca starch syrup is an excellent vegan option, as it’s gluten-free and derived from the cassava root. It’s typically manufactured through enzymatic hydrolysis. It has a mild, slightly sweet taste and is often used for thickening, binding, solids building and freeze point depression in bakery, ice cream and energy drinks.

Other vegan options include brown rice syrup, made from cooked, fermented brown rice heated until it thickens. It’s a healthier choice than granulated sugar and contains some fiber. Brown rice syrup undergoes fewer processing steps, so it’s less likely to contain additives. You can also try stevia, which is extracted from the leaf of a stevia plant and has no carbs. It’s also low in sodium and a good choice for diabetics.

No Chemical Preservatives

Unlike glucose syrup or corn syrup, organic tapioca starch syrup is a non-GMO plant-based sweetener that is vegan. It is made by heating ground and cleaned starch, which then gelatinizes and allows water molecules to engage. Once the starch has been broken down into sugar (glucose and fructose), it is treated with acid to create a dilute glucose syrup, which can be further refined to enhance its color and stability before being evaporated to raise the solids concentration.

The syrup can be used in place of sugar to sweeten beverages or baked goods. It is also useful in creating low-tack coatings and film-forming syrups, which help prevent products from adhering to packaging. This type of syrup is an excellent choice for confections and snack bars, as it has a neutral flavor that can easily mask other ingredients. It is also kosher and gluten free. Organic tapioca syrup is a great alternative to high-fructose corn syrup, which has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease and obesity.
No Artificial Flavors

The FDA has an informal policy that allows sweeteners to make the claim natural if "nothing artificial or synthetic is added to, or is present in the ingredient." However, many natural ingredients are highly processed and even synthesized. For example, the glucose and fructose in corn syrup are manufactured by using enzymes to break down the starch in cornstarch and converting it to sugars.

Organic products must be sourced according to USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP). The NOP requires that producers follow a long list of rules regarding their land use, soil and water conservation and wetlands protection.