What genus does the starch from cellophane noodles come from?
Cellophane noodles Cellophane noodles ( ; also known as Chinese vermicelli, bean threads, bean thread noodles, crystal noodles, potato noodles, or glass noodles) are a type of transparent noodle made from starch (such as mung bean starch, yam, potato starch, cassava, canna or batata starch) and water.
Tapioca balls Tapioca balls are a product that comes from tapioca, a starch which is in turn extracted from the cassava root. They are also known as "boba" (a transliteration of the word “bubble”) or “pearls” in bubble tea. Some "boba" are five-to-ten-millimeter starch balls, consisting of sweet potato powder, potato powder, or jelly. By adding different ingredients—water, sugar and seasoning—tapioca balls can be made to vary in color and in texture. Tapioca balls are typically neutral in flavor and gel easily,