Healthy Food Database

Arrowroot
A powder derived from the root of a plant native to South America, arrowroot is used as a natural thickener. It has twice the thickening power of regular wheat flour.
Category: Condiment
In Season: all year
To Buy:
To Store:
Store in an airtight container in the pantry.
Tips & Tricks:
Substitute one tablespoon of arrowroot for two tablespoons of wheat flour.
Cooking Tips:

Nutrition per 1 Tablespoon:

Energy (kJ):
131
Protein (g):
0.0
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Salicylates:
Low
Carbohydrates, g:
7.6
Fat (g):
0.0
Amines:
Low
Glutamates:
n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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