Inside a boba ball, also known as a boba pearl or tapioca pearl, you'll primarily find tapioca starch.
Boba balls are typically made from tapioca starch, which is derived from the cassava root. This starch gives the boba its characteristic chewy texture. The other ingredients often include water, sugar, and sometimes food coloring or other flavorings, which are incorporated throughout the entire boba ball, not just on the outside or in a "filling." Therefore, the inside of the boba is essentially the same as the outside - a slightly sweet, chewy tapioca starch mixture.
Here's a breakdown:
- Tapioca Starch: The main component, providing the chewy texture.
- Water: Used to hydrate the starch and create the desired consistency.
- Sugar/Sweetener: Adds sweetness and contributes to the overall flavor.
- Coloring/Flavoring: (Optional) May be added to give the boba a specific color or flavor profile.
Essentially, there isn't a separate "inside" substance; the entire ball consists of a homogeneous mixture of these ingredients.
