Arrowroot powder is a fine, white starch extracted from the rhizomes (roots) of the tropical Maranta arundinacea plant, used as a gluten-free thickener for sauces, gravies, and desserts, a healthier alternative to cornstarch, and even in cosmetics for its skin-soothing properties. It's easily digestible, nutrient-rich (containing protein, iron, folate), and thickens at lower temperatures, creating a clear, glossy finish, making it popular in gluten-free, paleo, and infant diets. Key Characteristics & Uses: Thickening Agent: Excellent for thickening soups, sauces, and fruit fillings, often mixed with cold liquid first (a slurry) before adding to hot mixtures. Gluten-Free: A great substitute for wheat flour in baking for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. Nutrient-Rich: Contains protein, iron, folate (Vitamin B9), potassium, and phosphorus, offering health benefits like aiding digestion and potentially weight management. Mild Flavor: Neutral flavor profile allows it to blend seamlessly into both sweet and savory dishes. Cooling Properties: In Ayurveda, it's used topically for its cooling effect to soothe skin irritations and absorb oil. Appearance: A light, white powder that creates a clear, shiny gel when cooked. How It's Made: Arrowroot rhizomes are washed, peeled, and mashed into a pulp. The pulp is mixed with water, separating the milky white starch. This starch is then thoroughly washed, dried, and ground into a fine powder. About the Company GST Registration Date: Jul 2017 Legal Status of Firm: Proprietorship Number of Employees: 101 To 500 People Annual Turnover: 25 - 100 Cr company-description: Our Story India is a land of cultural, natural, and herbal treasures. For years, our ancestors have enjoyed and reaped the goodness of incredible herbs that have kept them healthy and hearty. Now, it's time for us to explore the benefits that mother nature has to offer to us. Born and brought up in a traditional and culturally connected Marwari family that had home remedies and herbs for any and every ailment, Sunil Kumar Jain, always had herbal medicines at the core of his heart. With an extensive knowledge of natural herbs and their remedies, Sunil Kumar Jain meets the local farmers, examines their produce, and brings them to you! Started in 2016, with an aim of making the reaps of Indian lands available and accessible for population across the globe, Marudhar Impex sources, and supplies the best in quality herbal powders, extracts, and oils. Our primary goal is to help people rekindle their connection with mother nature and themselves.Our natural and chemical-free products are carefully processed and packed by a strong female workforce. Today, from a team of five people, we have become a family of 100+ people with a global footprint across 180+ countries. With a facility of 24000 sq ft, we are one of India's largest private labeling and manufacturing companies. Core Services Marudhar Impex is one of the leading exporters of herbal powders, extracts, oils, and butter available in organic and natural form. With a wide area of production capacity and well-equipped infrastructure, we supply exceptional quality herbal products to our customers worldwide. We also provide private labeling services to those who are looking to build their own brands of herbal powders, extracts, capsules, tablets, oils & butter.