Arrowroot Powder substitutes
Out of arrowroot powder? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Cornstarch is the top pick.
- 01Cornstarchbest pick
The everyday equivalent; needs a full boil to thicken and turns cloudy sauces opaque.
1:1
- 02Tapioca starch
Same glossy, clear finish and also freezer-stable.
1:1
- 03Potato starch
Thickens clear and silky at low heat — add at the end.
1:1
- 04All-purpose flour
Works for gravies and roux; cloudier and needs cooking out.
use ~2×
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These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.
Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.
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