Arrowroot Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Arrowroot is a highly digestible tuber starch frequently used as a thickening agent in sauces, puddings, and baked goods .
Because it is bland and neutral, arrowroot is often used in diets for individuals experiencing nausea or upset stomachs .
The starch is characterized by its purity, containing very low levels of protein and fat (typically less than 1%) and a significant proportion of amylose (a type of starch that influences texture) .
Early research using animal models has investigated arrowroot for potential immunostimulatory (immune system enhancing) effects, though human clinical evidence is currently limited .

Interesting fact

The name is thought to derive from its historical use by the Arawak people of the Caribbean, who applied the root to wounds to draw out toxins from poison arrows.

Standout nutrients

GREAT

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Copper

GREAT

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Iron

EPIC

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Starch/Glycogen

EPIC

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Available carbohydrates

355

kcal per 100g

Protein0.40g

Fat0.10g

Carbs94.0g

Fiber0.10g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Perennial root crop with relatively low input requirements compared to industrial grains.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent clumping.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Evaluation of immunostimulatory effect of the arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea. L) in vitro and in vivo - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Characterization of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch as a potential starch source for the food industry - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

3.8

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