Types of Boba

There are several types of boba available, each with its unique characteristics and benefits for you:

• Boba: This classic option is the foundation for many boba drinks. Made of tapioca starch and cooked in dark brown sugar, these pearls have a sweet caramel flavor and chewy texture.
  • Benefits: Versatile, affordable, and a staple in the boba market, making them a safe choice for any business.
• Golden Boba: Known for its attractive golden color and subtle caramel flavor, golden boba adds a visual appeal and unique taste to beverages. Like regular boba, golden boba is made out of tapioca starch, but it is caramelized with brown sugar and food coloring for its unique sunshine color.
  • Benefits: It creates visually stunning drinks and attracts customers with its distinctive appearance. Perfect for social media!
• Popping Boba: These innovative boba pearls burst in your mouth, releasing fruity juice with every bite. Rising in popularity, especially in the fast-food world, these popping pearls come in many flavors that easily adapt to your menu. At SAC Food Supplies, we make all our popping bobas with 15% real fruit juice. Find these flavors on our website: mango, lychee, strawberry, peach, cherry, passion fruit, yogurt, green apple, pomegranate, and kiwi.
  • Benefits: Offers a fun and exciting experience for customers, driving repeat business. The variety of flavors allows for endless customization.
• Crystal Boba: Transparent and gelatin-like, crystal boba provides a refreshing and soft texture. It’s made primarily from konjac, a plant-based ingredient, and often contains agar-agar for added texture. Unlike traditional boba, crystal boba doesn’t require cooking and is typically pre-sweetened. Use it in fruit-based drinks and shaved ice for a typical crystal boba delight.
  • Benefits: Adds a unique element to your menu and appeals to customers seeking lighter, healthier options.
• Sago: Sago is a starch extracted from the pith of certain tropical palm trees. Unlike boba, sago is smaller and becomes translucent after cooking. It is also considered a healthy food and its completely gluten-free.
  • Benefits: Provides a unique alternative to traditional boba, catering to diverse customer preferences. It is also used in desserts like halo-halo and fruit mixes.
• Instant Boba: Pre-cooked and pre-sweetened tapioca pearls that require minimal preparation, making them a time-saving option for busy businesses. Done in 20 – 90 seconds and shelf-stable for a year!
  • Benefits: Reduces waste costs and allows for faster service times, ideal for high-volume establishments.