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Arrowroot, Potato Or Tapioca Starch

Arrowroot, potato starch, and tapioca starch are refined starches commonly used as thickening agents and gluten-free binding ingredients in cooking and baking. They provide mostly digestible carbohydrate with minimal protein, fat, fiber, or micronutrients.

Beneficial properties

gluten-free thickener easy to digest neutral flavor useful for texture and binding

Nutritional highlights

These starches are composed primarily of carbohydrate and generally contain very small amounts of fiber, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals.

Information. Refined starches can raise blood glucose quickly, so portion awareness is important for people managing diabetes.

Conditions it helps with

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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Gut Recovery
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Recipes featuring Arrowroot, Potato Or Tapioca Starch