Pure Arrowroot Powder Arrowroot Starch Arrowroot Flour
Products Description
Arrowroot starch (also called arrowroot powder) is a powdery product extracted from the roots of the arrowroot plant (Maranta Arundinaceae). The powder contains primarily various starch components (e.g. amylose), proteins, and various minerals including sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, and zinc. Gluten-free. Not irradiated. Particle size: 100% through 40 mesh.
Arrowroot is a white, flavorless powder most often used to thicken sauces, soups, and other foods like fruit pie fillings. It is comprised of starches extracted from Maranta arundinacea, the arrowroot plant. Arrowroot powder is similar in use to cornstarch and has twice the thickening power of wheat flour. It is neutral in flavor and adds a glossy finish to foods. Arrowroot is gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly, and also has a very long shelf life.
BASIC ANALYSIS
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ANALYSIS
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SPECIFICATION
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RESULTS
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Appearance
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white fine powder
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Complies
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Characteristic
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Particle size
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100% through 80 mesh
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80 mesh
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Loss on drying
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5% Max
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2.78%
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Ash Content
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5% Max
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3.23%
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Heavy metals
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10ppm Max
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Complies
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Pb
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2ppm Max
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Complies
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Cd
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1ppm Max
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Complies
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Hg
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0.1ppm Max
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Complies
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Pesticide residue
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Chlorpyrifos
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<0.005 mg/kg
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Complies
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Methamidophos
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<0.05 mg/kg
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Complies
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Fenvalerate(total amount)
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<0.01 mg/kg
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Complies
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Cypermethrin
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<0.01 mg/kg
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Complies
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Dichlorvos
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<0.01 mg/kg
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Microbiology
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Total plate count
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10000cfu/g Max
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Complies
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Yeast & Mould
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1000cfu/g Max
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Complies
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E. Coli
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Negative
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Negative
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Negative
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Benefits
- Excellent texturizer and filler with thickening properties useful for skin and hair care products
- Has great moisture-absorbing and slight deodorant qualities
- Makes skin silkier, softer and smoother, especially when used in body powders
- Has anti-irritant and non-allergenic properties (does not have antimicrobial properties)
- Can replace talc in formulas
- Often used as thickener in hair dye products
Use
Add as is to formula, preferentially to water phase. No heating is required. Typical use level is 3-30% depending on desired viscosity. For external use only.
Applications
Body powders, makeup powders, baby powder, deodorants, athlete's foot products, anti-irritant skin care products, creams, lotions, eye cosmetics, hair care products.
