Arrowroot Starch (True)
Arrowroot Starch (True) (also: Arrowroot powder | Maranta starch | West Indian arrowroot). Neutral. Crystal-clear sauces. Degrades if overheated.
Naturally gluten-free. That describes the plant. On a pack, any gluten-free wording, 'naturally gluten-free' included, legally means the flour inside is within the 20 ppm limit (EU, UK, US); flour without it can pick up gluten in the mill. ⚠ DISAMBIGUATION: 'arrowroot' can refer to (1) true arrowroot (Maranta), (2) canna/Queensland arrowroot, (3) kudzu. Different products.
A note on coeliac safety
Naturally gluten-free. That describes the plant. On a pack, any gluten-free wording, ‘naturally gluten-free’ included, legally means the flour inside is within the 20 ppm limit (EU, UK, US); flour without it can pick up gluten in the mill. ⚠ DISAMBIGUATION: 'arrowroot' can refer to (1) true arrowroot (Maranta), (2) canna/Queensland arrowroot, (3) kudzu. Different products.
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| US (FDA) | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| Australia / NZ | GF if labelled gluten-free |
In the kitchen
Neutral. Crystal-clear sauces. Degrades if overheated. Best for: Thickening (clear sauces), baking, binding.
If you don’t have it
Tapioca (clear results), cornstarch (heat-stable)
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier A · last reviewed June 2026.
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