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Botanical Name: Maranta arundinacea
Origin: India
Arrowroot powder (aka arrowroot flour and arrowroot starch) is an easily digestible starch derived from the tropical tuber of the arrowroot plant. Manufacturing involves mechanical mashing of the rootstock into a pulp, separating the starch from its fibrous component by forcing it to through a screen, and finally drying and grinding it into a fine, lightweight powder.
Qualities: Arrowroot is tasteless, won't change the color of your food, and is neither affected by freezing nor weakened by acidic ingredients. Arrowroot imparts a shiny gloss to foods and will not make your sauces turn cloudy as other starchy thickening agents would. It thickens at a lower temperature than other starches such as flour or cornstarch and is, therefore, less likely to burn. Please note that arrowroot becomes slimy when mixed with milk products and thus Cornstarch is the best choice for thickening dairy-based sauces.
The lack of gluten in arrowroot powder makes it a wonderful addition to gluten-free baking. When baking with nut flours, adding one tablespoon of arrowroot starch to your recipes will help to make your cakes, cookies, and muffins softer and less dense.
Common use: Arrowroot powder can be used as a thickener for sauces, gravies, or puddings, and is well known for producing crystal clear fruit glazes and jellies. It also prevents ice crystals from forming in homemade ice cream!
To thicken with arrowroot, blend about 2 Tbsp of powder with ¼ cup of cold liquid before adding it to a hot liquid (1 Tbsp thickens about 1 cup of liquid). Remember to add this mixture towards the end of your recipe as it should only be heated until it thickens and then be removed immediately to prevent the mixture from thinning. Overheating tends to break down the thickening property.
Arrowroot powder is also commonly used as a base for many body care formulations and is the main ingredient for most body powders.
Substitute: Tapioca starch has similar qualities and can be used as a substitute.
Storage: store in a cool, dark, dry place in a well-sealed container.
Disclaimer: this information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA or CFIA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.
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GJ
03 Sep 2021
Goomatie J. 
United StatesExcellent product
Great product will defineitly buy more Thank you
NK
04 May 2021
Neva K. United StatesI am making bread with almond flour. It requires a 1/4 cup of arrowroot. Good dense bread.
This is the first time I have used arrowroot powder that was not in a smell spice bottle. Love it. Smooth, no lumps...it works very well in my recipe.
JF
11 Mar 2021
Joy F. United StatesArrowroot
I have been replacing flour in all my favorite recipes with arrowroot. I love the products from Essential Organics! Great quality and prices!!!
JP
23 Feb 2021
Jane P. United StatesGreat for thickening stir fry sauce or a non toxic deodorant
Excellent excellent excellent
AM
08 Nov 2018
Andrea M. Aarowroot Powder
High quality, lasts a long time. I use it for gluten free bread.
