Sago 【SAFE • 2025】

is an edible starch extracted from the spongy core, or pith, of various tropical palms, most notably the true sago palm (Metroxylon sagu) .

Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia, sago has been a staple food for centuries. It is often regarded as a "starch crop of the 21st century" due to its resilience and environmental sustainability. Production and Extraction

The process of obtaining sago involves harvesting mature palm trunks and extracting the inner pith.