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Sabudana, also known as tapioca pearl or sago, is a starch extracted from the roots of tapioca and processed into pearl-like spears. It contains a high amount of carbohydrates, making it a fast energy booster. Due to its neutral flavor, it can also add texture to breads and soups without affecting the taste.

For most of us sabudana has always been a vrat staple, but did you know what it is and how it is extracted. It is pretty surprising that sabudana has always been that much underrated food and there are several doubts and myths associated with its origin. Here’s a low down on this famous vrat food and how it is extracted from the palm tree.

Sabudana also known as Sago, saksak, rabia and sagu in various parts of the world is an edible starch extracted from the pith or the spongy centre of the tropical palm trees. Since ages, it has been a staple for people staying in the Tropical regions.

Of late, sago has been a fad among fitness enthusiasts for its amazing health benefits. In fact, it is enjoyed in various ways all around the world. Some prepare it as porridge, Khichdi, pancakes, rolls and fries. However, commercially sago is sold in the form of pearls, which makes it easy to cook. In fact, the extraction of sago pearl is a little different from the original sago starch, the pearls are extracted from cassava starch, which comes from the root of the tropical palm trees.

However, there are a lot of doubts and myths around the extraction of sago. It is mostly considered unhygienic in terms of its extraction process. Read on to know more about it!