Tapioca Starch in Cat Foods (Should You Worry?)

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What Is Tapioca Starch?

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Why Is Tapioca Starch Added To Some Cat Foods?

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Is Tapioca Starch Nutritious?

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How Did Cassava Get a Toxic Reputation?

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What About Food Allergies And Tapioca Starch?

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Tapioca Starch in Cat Foods (Should You Worry?)

Tapioca Starch in Cat Foods (Should You Worry?)

What Is Tapioca Starch?

Tapioca starch serves as a binder and carbohydrate in pet foods. It is derived from cassava and ontains neither poisonous hydrogen cyanide nor significant nutrients.

Why Is Tapioca Starch Added To Some Cat Foods?

Potatoes, peas, and tapioca starch often replace gluten-containing grains such as wheat, or gluten-free grains such as rice.

Is Tapioca Starch Nutritious?

Tapioca contains a small number of minerals such as iron, but overall does not have nutritional value compared to whole grains.

How Did Cassava Get a Toxic Reputation?

Substitution of bitter varieties for sweet cassava, and improper processing to remove toxins have all been implicated in tragic poisonings.

What About Food Allergies And Tapioca Starch?

Allergies to grains are exceedingly rare in cats! Your veterinarian can help develop a plan to determine if your cat has food allergies.