Tapioca Sago is commonly Known as SABUDANA à¤¸à¤¾à¤¬à¥à¤¦à¤¾à¤¨à¤¾ in Hindi or JAVVARISHI in Tamil, in India. Sabudana (Sago) is a produce, prepared purely from Tapioca Root ( cassava ) Botanical name is âManihot Esculenta Crantz Syn. Utilissimaâ.It closely resembles Sago Palm, as both are typically small (about 2 mm diameter) dry, opaque balls.apioca Root is the basic raw material for Sago and starch. There is about 30% to 35% starch contents generally in Indian tapioca root. India is one of the leading countries in tapioca production. About 650 to 700 units is engaged in tapioca processing in Salem district (Tamil Nadu State).