What genus does the starch from cellophane noodles come from?
Yam (vegetable) Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus "Dioscorea" (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers. Yams are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and subtropical world regions. The tubers themselves are also called "yams", having numerous cultivars.
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,