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Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Arrowroot Starch Market 2017 – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2025

Arrowroot is a simply digested starch retrieved from the rootstock of the rhizomes and several arrowroot plants such as Maranta arundinacea, Zamia Integrifolia, and Manihot esculenta among others. It is gluten-free and can be used as a direct substitute for corn starch. It has no flavor of its own, so can be used to condense any sauce, soup, stew, or pudding. Arrowroot starch can also be used in gluten free baking for light and gentle textures. It is used as a thickener and binder and serves as a substitute for eggs in vegetarian bakery and confectionery products.


Arrowroot starch consists of relatively higher amounts of protein than tropical food sources such as cassava, potato, yam, and plantains, among others. It consists of very low calories amounts and also contains high levels of B-complex group of vitamins. These groups of vitamins include pyridoxine, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, and riboflavin.

Arrowroot starch helps in tackling various health issues such as circulation issues in the body, metabolic processes, birth defects, stomach concerns, growth and developments, weight loss concerns, and digestion. It also helps in improving heart health, boosts energy levels in the body, prevents neural tube defects, managing diabetes, eliminating constipations and diarrhea, alleviates gastrointestinal discomfort and prevents anemia. Arrowroot starch consists of high levels of potassium that helps in easing the tension in blood vessels and arteries, hence lowering blood pressure and decreasing risk of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.

Arrowroot starch Market Segmentation

Arrowroot starch market can be segmented on the basis of source, application, and by regions. On the basis of sources, arrowroot starch market is segmented as Maranta arundinacea, Zamia Integrifolia, Curcuma angustifolia, and Manihot esculenta among others. Furthermore, on the basis of application, the arrowroot starch market is segmented as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, paper making, cosmetics, and others. The food and beverages segment is further segmented into bakery & confectionery, processed food, beverages and others. Arrowroot starch market is further segmented on the basis of region as, Latin America, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific. In regional segments North America and Europe possess significant potential whereas Latin America, and other developing markets such as Asia Pacific and MEA possess significant market demand for arrowroot starch over the forecast period.

Arrowroot starch Global Market Trends and Market Drivers:

Arrowroot starch provides a host of health benefits which is expected to fuel the growth of the market across the globe. These health benefits include tackling various health issues such as circulation issues in the body, metabolic processes, birth defects, stomach concerns, growth and developments, weight loss concerns, and digestion. It also helps in improving heart health, boosts energy levels in the body, prevents neural tube defects, managing diabetes, eliminating constipations and diarrhea, alleviates gastrointestinal discomfort and prevents anemia.

Arrowroot starch market is primarily driven by their versatile properties. It is used as a thickener to cook food products like soups, stews, gravies, and sauces. It is also used to make fried food crunchy. Moreover, it is also used as a binder and can substitute eggs in vegetarian food products such as vegetarian burgers and vegetarian loafs. It thickens and gels with other ingredients in order to create a binding effect. Arrowroot starch is also used in baking and desserts products such as creams, custards, puddings, and pie fillings in order to give them structure and body.

Arrowroot starch Market Key Players:

Key global market players manufacturing different arrowroot starch for different applications include Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Avebe U.A., Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Britannia Industries Limited, Mountain Rose Herbs, Sainsbury's, Great American Spice Company, Azure, Bramble Berry, Inc., Aryan International, and The Sundaram Overseas Operation.


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