Our Good Eats Tapioca Starch is obtained from the cassava root and then ground into a powder• It can be used in a variety of baked goods such as pastries, cookies and cakes • It can also be used to thicken soups or sauces • Using tapioca starch is an excellent way to reduce carbohydrates in baking as well as replace gluten in your diet • Tapioca starch is a good source of fibre and iron.