ARROWROOT POWDER ARROWROOT POWDER Arrowroot is also known as the obedience and is an herb that is found in habitats. It is a white powder like material which is obtained from the root of the plant Marantha arundinacea. The old Arawak people used the arrowroot plant as a staple. Scientific Name: 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 family . 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% 13.39 g 10% Protein 4.24 g 7.5% Total Fat 0.20 g 1% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% 1.3 g 3.5% 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% 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% 0.63 mg 6% Phyto-nutrients Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Carotene-ß 11 µg -- Carotene-a 0 µg --