Pouding de Tapioca

Pouding de Tapioca is a creamy, comforting dessert pudding made from tapioca pearls, typically cooked with milk, sugar, and often flavored with vanilla or coconut. It is a beloved treat in many tropical and Latin American regions, particularly in places like Haiti, where it's a common household dessert.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a high-carbohydrate dessert due to the tapioca starch and added sugar, providing a quick source of energy. A typical serving offers a moderate amount of calories, with some calcium and fat coming from the milk or coconut milk used in its preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	80 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin D	1.0 mcg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The unique, chewy texture of the tapioca pearls, which swell and become translucent when cooked, makes this pudding distinct from smoother custards. Nutritionally, it's a gluten-free alternative to grain-based puddings, relying on the root vegetable cassava for its base.