Arrowroot Powder

Arrowroot is a starchy vegetable obtained from the rhizomes of the tropical plant Maranta arundinacea. It is typically processed into a powder called arrowroot flour that comes with a dense store of energy and used widely in both sweet and savory dishes alike. Arrowroot is bestowed with a treasure trove of nutrients such as protein, folate, iron, phosphorus, and potassium that delivers umpteen number of health benefitting properties. While the qualities of easy to digest, gluten-free, and high on nutrients make it ideal for meeting the nutritional demands of children and older adults, who need milder food.

Arrowroot powder is white and powdery like corn starch but ranks high on nutritional content. This nutrient-dense starch is used as a healthier alternative for baking foodstuffs such as bread, pasta, cakes and serves as a replacement for cornstarch. Arrowroot flour blends well with a wide range of ingredients, making this starchy flour a key component in infant formulas and confectioneries.

Though you can cook the root itself, arrowroot is more frequently consumed as a powder. It’s used as a thickening agent for sauces, puddings, and jellies, as well as an ingredient in baked goods like cookies and cakes. Additionally, it’s a popular replacement for wheat flour in gluten-free recipes.

• Arrowroot is a white, flavorless powder most often used to thicken sauces, soups, and other foods like fruit pie fillings.
• It is comprised of starches extracted from various tropical tubers, including Maranta arundinacea, the arrowroot plant.
• Arrowroot powder is similar in use to cornstarch and has twice the thickening power of wheat flour.
• It is neutral in flavor and adds a glossy finish to foods.
• Arrowroot is gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly, and also has a very long shelf life.
• Arrowroot 500 gm packet.