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Does tapioca starch contain low carbs?

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Dr. Stephen Sigal answered

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No: 1/4 cup of tapioca starch contains 26 g of carbs and no fiber. This is even higher than white wheat flour with 24 g of carbs and

Answered 6/10/2015

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