Indigo Nutrition Arrowroot Powder - 100g

Incredibly versatile superfood ingredient

Arrowroot Powder from Indigo Herbs is made from exceptional quality Maranta arundinacea rhizome, harvested then dried and ground into a fine, white powder. Arrowroot is native to the tropics of Central & South America, where it was cultivated as early as 8000 BC and is now used worldwide with a huge variety of uses in cooking & baking. Arrowroot Powder is both versatile & highly digestible making it a great alternative for cornflour or as part of a wheat flour substitute in many recipes, especially for people with dietary restrictions. Additionally, Arrowroot is tasteless and leaves food clear & glossy unlike cornflour making it a perfect addition to fruit sauces or puddings.

Arrowroot is an insoluble starch extracted from the roots of the mature Maranta arundinacea through a simple, traditional method. First the Arrowroot rhizomes must be washed and the papery skin removed, as this has a bitter taste. The roots are then mashed or pounded, mixed with water and then pulped, before being forced through a sieve which separates the insoluble starch from the fibrous roots. The liquid and fine powders that make it though the sieve are then dried leaving the arrowroot starch behind, this is then milled to give the fine, uniform powder. This process is quality assured by Indigo Herbs.

• Long history of traditional use dating back to 8000 BC
• Incredibly versatile, grain-free, vegan, paleo-friendly starch
• Tasteless alternative to cornflour, leaves food glossy and clear
• Re-sealable air tight, foil pouch to ensure maximum freshness
• 100% pure botanical ingredients, absolutely nothing added

Ingredients

100% Arrowroot Powder

Suggested Uses

It can be used as a substitute for cornflour or other starches as a thickener, or instead of wheat flour in bread and dessert recipes, why not try an alternative flour blend such as Arrowroot Powder, almond flour & coconut flour. It also freezes well so is perfect for use in batch cooking, and even holds up well in an acidic environment meaning it can be used in recipes with a high citrus content.

2 teaspoons of Arrowroot Powder can be substituted in place of 1 tablespoon of cornflour, or 1 teaspoon of Arrowroot Powder for 1 tablespoon of wheat flour.

Advice

Always mix the Arrowroot Powder with a small amount of cold liquid to make a slurry before adding to your recipe. It is advised to add the Arrowroot at the end of the recipe, as it breaks down at high temperatures (above a simmer) and the thickening properties will be negated.

Additionally Arrowroot can be used as an egg replacer in recipes where egg is used as a binding agent. One thing to note is that Arrowroot does not mix well with dairy, as it can change the texture of milk-based sauces, although it is suitable for cakes or cookies which contain milk.

Store in a cool, dry place