What Is Arrowroot, and How Is It Used?

Arrowroot is a tropical tuber native to Indonesia. It’s, also known by the scientific name Maranta arundinacea, is a root vegetable. It’s native to Central America, South America and the West Indies, but today is grown in tropical regions all over the world. It provides calcium and magnesium.

It’s often process into flour and used in baking, cooking, and around the house. This vegetable is mostly employee in the kitchen, as it works well in sweet and savory dishes alike. It may benefit people on a gluten-free diet or those managing their blood sugar and weight. This article reviews the benefits of arrowroot.

Gluten Free Diet

Arrowroot is a naturally gluten-free food. Its powder can be used as a substitute for wheat flour. It helps improve their texture, crispness and flavor, so it’s a popular choice for gluten-free baking. People can incorporate arrowroot flour into recipes for baked goods as an alternative to other flours, such as wheat.

Diabetes Friendly

Arrowroot’s low glycemic index and high concentration of potassium have been shown to help people with diabetes. As a result, researchers are currently looking into the benefits of arrowroot flour as an ingredient in healthy snacks for people with diabetes.

May Ease Stomach Problem

Arrowroot is using as a home remedy for digestive disorders for years. Arrowroot’s high starch content may be responsible, as it helps increase stool consistency and size. However, there’s limited research on using arrowroot powder for diarrhea. One preliminary study showed that it helped reduce diarrhea and ease stomach cramps.

Weight Loss

Arrowroot powder contains resistant starch, which your body cannot digest. It forms a viscous gel when mixed with water and behaves like soluble fiber in your gut. Foods high in fiber and resistant starch slow your rate of digestion, giving you a prolonged feeling of fullness.

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