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Arrowroot
Caribbean and tropical South America; cultivated for over 7,000 years.Harvested in winter (10-11 months after planting); processed powder available year-round.Mild, starchy, and bland when fresh. The powder is completely neutral in flavor.
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Arrowroot was a staple food for Caribbean peoples long before European contact, providing easy-to-digest starch.
Overview
Caribbean and tropical South America; cultivated for over 7 · Harvested in winter (10-11 months after planting); processed powder available year-round. · others
The root of the Maranta arundinacea plant, used as a starchy vegetable or processed into arrowroot powder for thickening.
Caribbean and tropical South America; cultivated for over 7
Origin
Harvested in winter
Season
Easy
Difficulty
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Category
Flavor Profile
Mildstarchyand bland when fresh. The powder is completely neutral in flavor.
Storage Tips
Fresh roots: keep cool and dry for up to 2 weeks. Powder: airtight container for up to 2 years.
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How to Cook with Arrowroot
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Cook like a potato or use to extract the powder (grate, squeeze out liquid, dry the starch). The tuber can be boiled, roasted, or fried.
Best Pairings
graviessaucestropical stewssoupsdesserts
Substitutes
Cornstarch, tapioca, potato starch, or regular starchy vegetables.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Arrowroot
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.2
carbs
16
fiber
1.3
protein
0.4
calories
65
Quick Facts
Categoryothers
OriginCaribbean and tropical South America; cultivated for over 7,000 years.
SeasonHarvested in winter (10-11 months after planting); processed powder available year-round.
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Easily digestible, low-calorie, and gluten-free. Contains potassium, iron, and B vitamins.
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Arrowroot
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OriginCaribbean and tropical South America; cultivated for over 7
SeasonHarvested in winter (10-11 months after planting); processed powder available year-round.
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Mildstarchyand bland when fresh. The powder is completely neutral in flavor.
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