Sabudana / Tapioca Pearls / Sago
- MOQ
- 500 kg; FCL loads of 1 x 20ft or 1 x 40ft container available
- Lead time
- 2–4 weeks after confirmation (typical)
- Samples
- Available on request
Sabudana (tapioca pearls/sago) is a versatile, gluten-free ingredient made from cassava starch, widely used in Indian fasting dishes like khichdi, vada, and kheer, as well as in global cuisines for bubble tea, puddings, and soups. High in carbohydrates and easy to digest, it provides a quick energy
Prices depend on grade, quantity and destination; request a quotation. Country of origin is stated on the quotation and documents.
| Grade | Premium / Standard export grade, machine-polished uniform pearls |
|---|---|
| Moisture | max 13% |
| Purity | min 99% |
| Packing options | Bulk: 25 kg and 50 kg PP woven bags with inner food-grade LDPE liner. Retail-ready: 500 g / 1 kg / 5 kg poly packs consolidated in 10-20 kg master cartons. Private label and custom packing available. Palletised and shrink-wrapped loading on request. |
| MOQ | 500 kg; FCL loads of 1 x 20ft or 1 x 40ft container available |
| Shelf life | 12 months from packing in original sealed packing, stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong odours and direct sunlight |
| HS code | 19030000 |
| Size | Small 2.0-3.0 mm, Medium 3.0-4.0 mm, Large 4.0-6.0 mm (nylon/seed variants on request) |
| Colour | Uniform milky white to off-white |
| Admixture | max 1% (broken, undersized and agglomerated pearls) |
| Aflatoxin | Total aflatoxin max 10 ppb, B1 max 5 ppb |
| treatment | Sun/mechanically dried, no added colour or preservative |
| ash content | max 0.5% |
| heavy metals | Within Codex/US FDA permissible limits |
| microbiology | Total plate count max 50,000 cfu/g; E. coli and Salmonella absent |
| product form | Round dried pearls (sago), non-instant |
| broken pearls | max 2% |
| foreign matter | nil, machine cleaned and sieved |
| starch content | min 85% on dry basis |
| allergen status | Gluten-free; no declared allergens |
| sulphur dioxide | max 30 ppm |
| cooking behaviour | Becomes translucent and chewy on soaking 3-4 hours or boiling; retains pearl shape without disintegration |
| pesticide residues | Within permissible limits of destination market |
| acidity of extracted fat | max 0.5% as oleic acid |
Sabudana, also known as tapioca pearls or sago, is a widely used food ingredient in Indian, South Asian, and global cuisines. Made from the starch extracted from the roots of the cassava plant, sabudana is processed into small, round, white pearls that become soft and chewy when soaked or cooked. It is most popular during fasting (vrat) festivals like Navratri, Ekadashi, and Shivratri, where it is prepared as sabudana khichdi, sabudana vada, and sabudana kheer. Beyond fasting, sabudana is valued for its high carbohydrate content, quick energy boost, and light digestibility. It is also used in Asian bubble teas, puddings, and snacks.
ODOD LLC supplies premium-quality sabudana across the USA, catering to Indian grocery stores, wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food processors. With its growing demand in both ethnic and mainstream markets, sabudana has become a pantry essential.
Quality Focus – Natural & Hygienic Processing ✔ Source: Extracted from pure cassava root starch. ✔ Form: Available in small, medium, and large pearls. ✔ Texture: Becomes soft, translucent, and chewy after soaking/cooking. ✔ Nutritional Value: High in carbohydrates, gluten-free, and easily digestible. ✔ Purity: 100% natural, free from chemicals and preservatives. ✔ Shelf Life: 12–18 months when stored in a cool, dry place. ✔ Packaging Options: • Retail packs – 200g, 500g, 1kg. • Bulk catering & wholesale packs – 10kg, 25kg.
Usage Applications – Traditional & Modern Recipes
🥣 Traditional Indian Fasting Foods • Sabudana Khichdi – cooked with peanuts, green chilies, and potatoes. • Sabudana Vada – crispy deep-fried fritters for snacking. • Sabudana Kheer – sweet pudding cooked in milk and sugar.
🍵 Global Culinary Uses • Bubble Tea / Boba Tea – chewy tapioca pearls in flavored teas. • Asian Desserts – puddings, jellies, and sweet soups. • Thickeners – used in soups, gravies, and baby food.
🍛 Everyday Cooking • Added to cutlets and snacks as a binding agent. • Used in upwas (fasting) thalis for quick energy. • Incorporated in fusion recipes like sabudana pancakes.
For Grocery Stores – A Fast-Moving Item ✔ High Demand: Essential in Indian households, especially during Navratri and vrat seasons. ✔ Cross-Selling Opportunity: Goes well with vrat flours, peanuts, rock salt, and vrat masala. ✔ Consumer Base: Appeals to both ethnic consumers and global buyers who use tapioca pearls in beverages and desserts. ✔ Retail-Friendly Packaging: Clear, attractive packs with strong shelf appeal. ✔ Repeat Purchases: A staple product with year-round demand.
For Restaurants & Foodservice – Versatility & Convenience ✔ Bulk Supply: 10–25kg packs available for restaurants, caterers, and bubble tea outlets. ✔ Multi-Cuisine Use: From Indian fasting foods to Asian bubble teas. ✔ Consistency: Uniform size and quality ensure perfect cooking results. ✔ Cost-Effective: Long shelf life and bulk affordability.
The ODOD LLC Advantage • Nationwide wholesale distribution across the USA. • Warehouses in Houston, Dallas, and New Jersey. • Competitive pricing and attractive bulk deals. • Same-day dispatch and fast delivery. • Private labeling and co-branding solutions available. • Trusted partner for ethnic grocery stores, bubble tea cafés, and Indian restaurants.
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📞 For samples, wholesale pricing, or partnership inquiries, contact ODOD LLC:
• 🌐 Website: www.odod.us
• 📧 Email: sbolla@odod.us
• 📞 Phone: 781-226-6363
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