Tapioca Starch is gluten-free and adds a lovely crisp texture and body to the crust of gluten-free breads. This is the perfect choice for your gluten-free recipes calling for tapioca starch/flour. Tapioca starch, has a slightly sweet flavor. Tapioca flour is an alternative to traditional wheat flours and has a variety of uses in baking. It is extremely soft and smooth, which makes for a great thickening agent. In a convenient re-sealable pouch!