Organic Arrowroot

Arrowroot is a starch rich, creeping underground rhizome belonging to the Marantaceae family plants. It is widely cultivated in the Philippines, Caribbean islands, and South America for its fine, easily digestible edible starchy tubers.

Organic Arrowroot powder or Organic Arrowroot starch is a starch obtained from the rhizomes (rootstock) of several tropical plants. Arrowroot powder is thickening power of wheat flour and is gluten free. Unlike corn starch, arrowroot starch creates a perfectly clear gel and does not break down when combined with acidic ingredients.

Arrowroot is in general employed to obtain starch and may yield about 12-15% of starch by dry weight. Arrowroot powder is fine, clear white, and odorless item, found use as a thickening agent in the food industries. Gluten-free starch is used in special food preparations for celiac disease patients. Arrowroot contains healthy levels of the B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, thiamin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. Organic Arrowroot Powder is excellent for thickening fruit gels and fruit sauces, like cranberry sauce, or acidic sauces like sweet and sour sauce.