Tapioca is a type of starch. It is most associated with tapioca pudding, though it is also used as a thickener in other dishes. This has led some people to think that any thicker is tapioca. In reality, there are some thickeners made from other ingredients. Authentic tapioca is made from cassava...
Quinoa is a kind of seed. It belongs to the same family as spinach, Swiss Chard and Beets. It is sometimes used as a substitute for grain, and is valued for both its subtle flavor and rich nutritional value. It contains protein, potassium and iron, as well as a lot of fiber—ideal for those suffering...
Jicama is the name of an edible root that is crispy and has a sweet taste. Jicama actually looks somewhat like a turnip even though both plants are not related to each other. This edible root is actually planted and cultivated in many countries in South America for many centuries now. It actually...
Graviola is a kind of fruit. It is sometimes called Brazilian pawpaw or guanaba; others call it soursoup. It is shaped like a heart, and grows to as large as 8 inches. It is endemic to South America and thrives in the rainforest, though it can also be found in tropical islands. Graviola has a...
The potato is a kind of edible tuber that is native to South America. But now this starchy staple is grown all over the world. Potatoes have a long history of cultivation, it has been grown for over 10,000 years and at present over one thousand potato varieties are being grown in different parts...
A banana spider is one of the most common names of two species of spiders found in the Americas, namely, the nephilaclayipes found in North America and the phoneutria found in Central and South America. Of the two species, the phoneutria is considered deadly. The South American banana spider is...
