ARROWROOT POWDER ARROWROOT POWDER Arrowroot is also known as the obedience plant and is an herb that is found in rainforest habitats. It is a white powder like material which is obtained from the root of the plant Marantha arundinacea. The old Caribbean Arawak people used the arrowroot plant as a staple. Scientific Name: Maranta arundinacea Botanical Name: Curcuma zedoary Family: Zingiberacuac Economic part: Under ground flushy root i.e. Rhizome Value added products: Starch Uses: Biscuit, Baby food, medicine etc. Colour : White, amorphous, free from aflotoxin, pesticide or fertilizer residue. Arrowroot is a starch rich, underground creeping rhizome belonging to Marantaceae family plants. The root is actually an underground, small, cylindrical shaped cream-white/light red tuber covered with thin surface scales. The tubers are ready for harvest after 10- 12 months from planting. Each root weighs about 30 to 50 g. BENEFITS OF ARROWROOT POWDER
Health Benefits of Arrowroot The mashed rhizomes of arrow root are used on septic wounds, and scorpion and black spider bites as it draws out the poison from the injured area. Arrowroot is also traditionally used to cure gangrene. It is a powerful antidote for vegetable poisons. Arrowroot is very useful in aiding digestion and helps to regulate bowel movement. Arrowroot powder mixed with water is cooled into a jelly like substance that is used for weaning infants. It is used in the treatment of smallpox. It is widely used as a medicine by people having dietary restrictions. 15 Best Benefits Of Arrowroot Aids in Digestion Maintains Acid and Alkali Balances Suitable for Infants Gluten-free Antidote for Poisoning Beneficial in Pregnancy Facilitates Weight Loss Heart Health Treatment of Small Pox and Gangrene Baby Powder Used in Moisturizers and Talcum Powders Treatment of Skin Problems Treatment of Athlete’s foot Healing Qualities Used in Hair Dyes IN HOUSE TEST REPORT OF ARROWROOT POWDER
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) (In House Tested) Nutrition Value per 100 g Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Energy 65 Kcal 3% Carbohydrates 13.39 g 10% Protein 4.24 g 7.5% Total Fat 0.20 g 1% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Dietary Fiber 1.3 g 3.5% Vitamins Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Folates 338 µg 84% Niacin 1.693 mg 10.5% Pyridoxine 0.266 mg 20% Riboflavin 0.059 mg 4.5% Thiamin 0.143 mg 12% Vitamin A 19 IU <1% Vitamin C 1.9 mg 3% Electrolytes Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Sodium 26 mg 1.5% Potassium 454 mg 10% IN HOUSE TEST REPORT OF ARROWROOT POWDER
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) (In House Tested) Nutrition Value per 100 g Minerals Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Calcium 6 mg 0.6% Copper 0.121 mg 13.5% Iron 2.22 mg 28% Magnesium 25 mg 6% Manganese 0.174 mg 7.5% Phosphorus 98 mg 14% Selenium 0.7 µg 1% Zinc 0.63 mg 6% Phyto-nutrients Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Carotene-ß 11 µg -- Carotene-a 0 µg --