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Arrowroot Flour

Arrowroot flour is a fine starch powder extracted from tropical plant rhizomes and commonly used as a gluten-free thickener in cooking and baking. It has a neutral flavor and is easy to digest.

Beneficial properties

gluten-free easy to digest gentle thickener low in fat grain-free

Nutritional highlights

Arrowroot flour is primarily carbohydrate in the form of starch and provides small amounts of potassium, folate, and other trace minerals, but it is not a significant source of protein or fiber.

Caution. Because it is a refined starch, large portions may raise blood sugar quickly in some people.

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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