The total b-carotene was highest for modified tapioca starch while it was lowest for maltodextrin. The surface b-carotene was lowest for modified tapioca starch while it was highest for native tapioca starch. The modified tapioca starch was mor effective than its native starch in b-carotene retention. Results obtained suggest that the modified tapioca starch can be considered as potential wall material for encapsulation of b-carotene.