Tapioca - Feed Ingredient

Tapioca is a starch extracted from the roots of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta). It is commonly processed into flour, flakes, or pearls and used as a carbohydrate source in various food and feed products.

In equine nutrition, tapioca may be included as a highly digestible energy source, particularly in pelleted feeds or specialty diets. It is low in protein and fiber but rich in starch, providing quick-release energy.

While generally safe for horses, its high starch content may require caution in horses prone to insulin resistance, laminitis, or other metabolic disorders.