About Our Arrowroot Powder

Arrowroot is a starch obtained from the rhizomes (rootstock) of several tropical plants, traditionally Maranta arundinacea, but also Florida arrowroot from Zamia integrifolia, and tapioca from cassava (Manihot esculenta), which is often labelled arrowroot.

Arrowroot powder is a type of starch that can be used in place of cornflour. It is often used in baking, but is best used to thicken liquids – it's ideal for making clear jellies. Victorians credited arrowroot as having many health benefits, noting that it was very easily digested.

The benefits of using our Arrowroot Powder include:

• Helps against digestive problems such as diarrhoea and dysentery

• May aid weight loss, Foods high in fibre and resistant starch slow your rate of digestion, giving you a feeling of fullness
• Supports your immune system
• Fits a gluten-free diet, arrowroot is naturally gluten-free. Its powder can be used as a substitute for wheat flour