Tapioca starch is used widely as a thickener and stabiliser thanks to its excellent properties. Tapioca starch is used in the production of meat products, noodles, snacks and baked goods as well as to bind sauces and soups. Tapioca starch is more similar to potato starch than any other native starch and can therefore be used to substitute potato starch. Tapioca starch is naturally gluten-free.