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Arrowroot Starch

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Neutral flavor for thickening and flour blends.

0%

Protein

50%

Absorption

128g

Per Cup

24mo

Shelf Life Estimate

Absorption estimate

50% · 45–400% across the gluten-free flours here
Lower estimate (45%)Higher estimate (400%)

This flour has a relatively low absorption estimate. For the liquid amount, start with a recipe that uses it. Compare flour estimates →

Binder Starting Estimates

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When to Choose Arrowroot Starch

Use this starch in a recipe that defines its share alongside other flours. The converter gives blend guidance for starches in place of a whole-flour replacement amount.

Role in blends: You'll find this starch in flour blends. Keep its share tied to your recipe's full blend when deciding how much to use.

As a thickener: Arrowroot Starch has thickening among its suggested uses. For a sauce or pudding, take the amount from a recipe written for this starch; the flour swap factor applies to a different job.

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Recipe Uses

ThickeningFlour BlendsCookies

Compared with All-Purpose Wheat Flour

Protein
0%-100%
Absorption
50%-41%
Density
128g/cup+2%

All-purpose wheat flour: 10.3% protein, 85% absorption, 125g/cup

Storage

Store the starch in a cool, dry place. Rough shelf-life estimate: 24 months. Use your bag's date and storage directions when deciding whether to use it.

Certification

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Conversion guidance for Arrowroot

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Quick Facts

Category
starch
Yeast baking
No
Density
128g / cup
Shelf Life Estimate
24 months

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