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Arrowroot Flour

Arrowroot flour is a starch extracted from the roots of tropical plants and commonly used as a gluten-free thickener in cooking and baking. It has a neutral flavor and is easily digested but is not especially nutrient-dense.

Beneficial properties

gluten-free easy to digest useful thickening agent bland for sensitive stomachs

Nutritional highlights

Arrowroot flour is mostly carbohydrate in the form of starch, with small amounts of potassium and minimal protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Information. It is high in rapidly digestible starch, so large portions may raise blood sugar quickly.

Conditions it helps with

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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Gut Recovery
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Recipes featuring Arrowroot Flour