Arrowroot is a tropical tuber / rhizome indigenous to Indonesia. Arrowroot is known mainly due to the high quality of its starch and has been used medicinally since time immemorial. Its suitable to be grown in temperate, tropical and subtropical climate. Cold climate results in very slow growth of the arrowroot rhizome.
Arrowroot powder is highly digestible and is associated with dietary cultures in Asia and the Americas, where specific gel and starch paste textures are required. Arrowroot powder is white and flavorless.
Average length of arrowroot tuber / rhizome can be 20 cm (7 inches) to 40 cm (15 inches). Average weight of arrowroot tuber can range from 15 – 30 grams (0.5 – 1 ounce).
Scientific name of Arrowroot
Maranta Arundinacea
Other names of Arrowroot
- Obedience plant
- Araru
- Araruta
- Hulankeeriya
- Ararao
- Kudzu
- Pia
- Maranta
Calories by source in Arrowroot
- Calories by carbohydrate in Arrowroot = 79%
- Calories by fat in Arrowroot = 3%
- Calories by protein in Arrowroot = 18%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Arrowroot
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Arrowroot = 68%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Arrowroot = 29%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Arrowroot = 3%
Nutrition facts of Arrowroot
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.2 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 4.24 | GRAM | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 13.39 | GRAM | 5% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Arrowroot, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Arrowroot, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Arrowroot
- Select arrowroot tubers with silky shine
- Arrowroot should not have any blemishes and should be dense and firm
Availability of Arrowroot
- Arrowroot powder is available round the year.
- Arrowroot tuber / rhizome harvesting season depends on the geographical location where it is being cultivated
- India – Arrowroot harvesting season ranges from December – January
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Arrowroot harvesting season ranges from October – May
- USA – Arrowroot harvesting season ranges from November to – March
How to store Arrowroot
- Refrigerate the arrowroot tuber in plastic bag or container for about 2 weeks
- Arrowroots can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days
- Avoid direct heat and sunlight
Complete nutrition facts of Arrowroot
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