in consistency--unlike adulterated articles, mixed with potato flour and other starches of lower value, which contain larger particles.

Microscopically the arrow root starch is oval in shape and with hilum at the proximal end.

Culinary

Arrowroot can be consumed in the form of biscuits, such as Arnott's milk arrowroot biscuits. It may also be used as an ingredient in puddings, jellies,