Arrowroot Starch

Arrowroot is an easily digested starch extracted from the roots of the arrowroot plant. It is gluten free and can be used as a direct substitute for cornstarch for folks with corn allergies. Besides, this substance has more fiber than potatoes and other starches, keeping things “moving” and helping to stave off hunger. In addition, it has no flavor of its own, so it can be used to thicken any sauce, soup, stew, or pudding. You can also use arrowroot starch in gluten free baking for light, delicate textures. Furthermore, this powder is enormously versatile, so you’d be remiss to only think of it as a thickener. In baking, for instance, it is used as a blend with other flours, such as almond flour, coconut flour and tapioca flour for bread and dessert recipes.