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Arrowroot powder

 
Arrowroot powder
arrowroot flour
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Other Names:arrowroot flour, arrowroot starch

What is Arrowroot powder

Arrowroot powder or flour is the ground rhizomes of the West Indian M. arundinacea arrowroot plant, relative of ginger.  It is also made from similar tubers. Some of the tubers are poisonous until they are cooked.Read More: Article - University Of Florida

Substitute for Arrowroot powder

Substitutions For Thickening:
Per 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder needed substitute:

Equivalents

1 tbsp. arrowroot powder = thickens as 2 1/2 tbsp. flour
Other Thickeners & Stabilizers
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Arrowroot Uses

Arrowroot is used in cooking as a thickener similar to cornstarch. Choose arrowroot over cornstarch if the product is to be frozen.

Where To Buy Arrowroot Powder

Some of the arrowroot you purchase may actually be made from tapioca root.  You can purchase arrowroot powder in many well-stocked grocery stores or purchase it online at Amazon.com

 

The Arrowroot Tuber

arrowroot-rootThe true arrowroot plant is the Bermuda Arrowroot and is native to Central America. It is classified as Maranta arundinacea.

Nutrition Information For Arrowroot powder

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
457
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 3mg
0%
Potassium
14g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 113g
40%
Dietary Fiber 4g
20%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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