Starwest Botanicals Organic Arrowroot Tapioca Powder Description
Swap cornstarch for this natural powdered root starch, which is gluten-free, non-GMO, and less processed. Arrowroot naturally thickens any recipe, including sauces, glazes, and jellies.
Botanical Name: Manihot esculenta
Origin: Thailand/Vietnam
Organic arrowroot powder is a fine, white flour-like substance derived from the rhizomes of the arrowroot plant. Known for its smooth texture, it dissolves easily in liquids, making it a popular choice for thickening sauces, soups, and gravies without altering their taste.
With a subtly sweet, neutral flavor, this versatile ingredient is perfect for a variety of culinary applications. It adds a delicate thickness to desserts, such as puddings and custards, and can be used in gluten-free baking to create tender cakes and cookies. The fine texture ensures a silky mouthfeel in any dish, making it a staple in both home and professional kitchens.
Cultural Significance
Arrowroot has a rich history, often celebrated in various cuisines around the world for its versatility. Traditionally utilized by many indigenous cultures, it has become a staple ingredient due to its ease of use and digestibility. This makes it a favored thickening agent in baby food and other delicate dishes.
The Perfect Culinary Companion
Embrace your creativity in the kitchen by adding organic arrowroot powder to your pantry. Whether you're preparing a hearty stew or an elegant dessert, it’s sure to enhance your culinary creations effortlessly.
Common Names
Cassava, Manihot, Manicot, Yuca, Tapioca, Mandioca
Directions
Daily Serving Size: 1/4 tsp (730 mg)
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Dark Chocolate Chunk & Raspberry Muffins (Gluten-Free)
Studded with juicy raspberries and dark chocolate chunks, these heavenly muffins look as wonderful as they taste. Made with better-for-you, gluten-free ingredients and no refined sugar, they’re perfect at breakfast, brunch or as a sweet snack with coffee.
Dark Chocolate Chunk & Raspberry Muffins (Gluten-Free)
- 3 organic eggs
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp. vegan butter
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- Dash sea salt
- 1/2 cup Hu Chocolate Gems
- 1 cup organic raspberries
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, butter, water and vanilla.
- Add remainder of ingredients except chocolate and raspberries and whisk until well blended.
- Stir in most of chocolate and raspberries, reserving some for top of muffins.
- Into greased or paper cup-lined muffin pan, spoon batter into 12 wells. Sprinkle on remainder of chocolate chunks and raspberries.
- Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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