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Arrowroot Powder instead of Cornstarch for Thickening Sauces, Soups, Puddings

Role: Texture & Chemistry • Category: Culinary & DIY • 1 Views
The Exact Substitution Ratio
1:1 ratio

Designed specifically for use Thickening Sauces, Soups, Puddings.

Suitability
Recipe-dependent
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Flavor & Taste Impact

Arrowroot creates a glossier finish. It can break down if boiled for too long, so add it at the very end of cooking. Source: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/culinary-substitutions-guide. Bundled factual specifications & compatibility graph (CC0-1.0).

Texture & Moisture Impact