Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Arrowroot starch is a traditional gluten-free starch with high digestibility. FDA recognizes 'arrowroot' as the common or usual name for starch obtained from Maranta arundinacea (CPG 578.100).
What it is
Powder/starch obtained from the rhizome of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea); a gluten-free starch used as a thickener.
Thickener and texturizer in sauces, puddings, baked goods; gluten-free flour alternative.
Why it's flagged
- mostly carbohydrate; little protein, fat or vitamins
What regulators actually say
"The term 'arrowroot' is the common or usual name for starch obtained from Maranta arundinacea L."
"Arrowroot starch has high digestibility and is commonly used as a thickener in many foods such as puddings and sauces, cookies and other baked goods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Recognized as common/usual starch name; CPG Sec 578.100
European Union — EFSA
Permitted whole-food starch
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