Arrowroot

Arrowroot is a starch extracted from the rhizomes of the tropical herb Maranta arundinacea. Primarily used as a gluten-free thickener, it produces clear, shimmering glazes and remains stable when mixed with acidic ingredients. It is easily digestible and frequently used in biscuits, puddings, and as an alternative to cornflour.

Reference Data

McCance & Widdowson 2021

science Arrowroot · 11-001 · AA

2 samples from different shops

Energy & Proximates

Energy 355.00 kcal

Energy 1515.00 kJ

Water 12.20 g

Protein 0.40 g

Fat 0.10 g

Carbohydrates 94.00 g

of which sugars — g

of which starch 94.00 g

Fibre (AOAC) — g

Fibre (NSP) 0.10 g

Alcohol — g

Fat Breakdown

Total fat 0.10 g

Saturated — g

Monounsaturated — g

Polyunsaturated — g

Trans — g

Omega-3 — g

Omega-6 — g

Cholesterol — mg

Minerals

Sodium 5.00 mg

Potassium 18.00 mg

Calcium 7.00 mg

Magnesium 8.00 mg

Phosphorus 27.00 mg

Iron 2.000 mg

Copper 0.220 mg

Zinc 0.001 mg

Selenium — µg

Iodine — µg

Vitamins

Vitamin A — µg

Vitamin D — µg

Vitamin E 0.001 mg

Vitamin C — mg

Thiamin (B1) 0.001 mg

Riboflavin (B2) 0.001 mg

Niacin (B3) 0.001 mg

Vitamin B6 0.001 mg

Vitamin B12 — µg

Folate — µg

Recipes

Using Arrowroot

Cook Islands' Poke

by MoonVirgo