Description
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) is a tropical tuber native to Indonesia.
It’s usually processed into a powder, also called arrowroot flour. The powder is extracted from the plant’s rhizome, an underground stem with multiple roots that store its starch and energy.
People use starch taken from the root and rhizome (underground stem) to make medicine. Arrowroot is used as a nutritional food for infants and for people recovering from illness. It is also used for stomach and intestinal disorders, including diarrhea.
It may have medicinal properties as well Aside from being high in protein and several nutrients, arrowroot is very easy to digest, making it ideal for children and older adults who may need gentler food .
Arrowroot is as starchy root vegetable similar to yam, cassava, sweet potato, and taro.
Arrowroot powder is similar in use to corn-starch and has twice the thickening power of wheat flour. It is neutral in flavour and adds a glossy finish to foods. Arrowroot is gluten-free, vegan and also has a very long shelf life.
