Fox’s Spices Arrowroot 700g

Arrowroot Powder

Fox’s Spices Arrowroot 700g is a versatile, finely milled thickening powder that's particularly useful for creating smooth, glossy sauces, gravies and desserts. With a neutral flavour and light texture, arrowroot powder thickens liquids without changing their taste, making it a useful alternative to cornflour in all sorts of recipes.

One of the best things about arrowroot is the lovely clear finish it gives to fruit sauces, glazes and delicate dessert fillings. Unlike some traditional thickeners, it doesn't make sauces look cloudy, so it's particularly good for recipes where colour and presentation matter. Simply mix the arrowroot powder with a little cold water before stirring it into a hot liquid to thicken.

Key Features:

• 700g pack of Arrowroot.
• Fine, white, starch-based powder.
• Thickens at relatively low temperatures.
• Suitable for sweet and savoury preparations.
• Particularly useful for short cooking processes.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Glossy Raspberry Coulis: Gently heat raspberries with caster sugar and lemon juice, then stir in a little arrowroot slurry to create a beautifully smooth sauce for cheesecakes, panna cotta or ice cream.
• Sticky Orange Chicken: Combine fresh orange juice, soy sauce, ginger and honey, then thicken with arrowroot for a glossy glaze that coats crispy chicken pieces.
• Homemade Cherry Pie Filling: Simmer cherries with sugar and a splash of vanilla extract, then add arrowroot to create a thick, fruity filling for homemade pies and pastries.
• Rich Red Wine Gravy: Prepare a savoury gravy using red wine, beef stock and herbs, then finish with a little arrowroot for a silky consistency that's perfect with roast beef or Sunday lunch.

How much arrowroot should I use to thicken 500ml of liquid?

As a starting point, use approximately 2 teaspoons of arrowroot powder for 500ml of liquid, depending on how thick you'd like the finished sauce. Mix it with a little cold water first, then add gradually, stirring until you reach your preferred consistency.

Why does arrowroot sometimes turn a sauce thin again?

Arrowroot doesn't respond particularly well to prolonged boiling. Once your sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat rather than continuing to simmer it. Extended cooking can weaken its thickening ability, leaving the sauce thinner than expected.

Why is arrowroot not always suitable for creamy sauces?

Arrowroot can develop a slightly slippery or stringy texture when used in some dairy-based sauces, particularly those containing milk. For traditional cheese sauces or creamy béchamel, flour or cornflour will often give a more familiar consistency. Arrowroot generally performs better in fruit-based or clear sauces.

Ingredients:

Arrowroot starch.

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