Chaoshan snow powder is called tapioca in Mandarin.

Tapioca is a kind of starch extracted from the tuberous roots of a tropical plant belonging to the family of big maple, the same family as castor, rubber, and kotanyi. It is transparent when cooked with water and heat, and has an elastic texture.

Tapioca is made from tapioca, which is a starch refined from the roots of the manioc or cassava plant (Manihotesculenta). It is the main ingredient in baby food milk pudding and is also used to thicken soups and stews.