{"data":{"name":"East Indian arrowroot starch","slug":"east-indian-arrowroot-starch","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Yabyaban starch"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"East Indian arrowroot starch (often used as a thickener for soups, sauces, and desserts). It\u2019s mainly made of starch, so it provides mostly carbohydrates.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang halo-halo","fruit salad with thickened syrup","tinola with thickened broth","turon filling (thickened sauce)","leche flan (as a thickener in some variations)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":348,"protein_g":0.1,"fat_g":0.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.1,"carbohydrates_g":85.8,"fiber_g":3.3,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":10,"calcium_mg":56,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":8,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.23,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":1,"total_ash_g":0.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.24,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":0,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":13.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Arrowroot starch gives quick energy because it\u2019s high in carbohydrates (about 85.8g per 100g). It also has a small amount of fiber (about 3.3g) which can help with digestion, and it has very low fat and sugar. On the other hand, because it\u2019s mostly starch, large portions can raise your overall carb intake for the day\u2014so it\u2019s best used in small amounts, especially if you\u2019re also eating rice, noodles, or bread in the same meal. Sodium is very low, which is good for everyday heart health.","healthier_tips":["Use arrowroot starch as a thickener, not as a main ingredient\u2014start with a small amount, then adjust to your desired thickness.","Pair it with protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, squash) to balance the meal.","If you\u2019re making a dessert, consider portion control and add fruit or use less sweeteners so it won\u2019t add too much sugar overall.","For daily eating (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), keep starch-heavy meals (rice\/noodles) in mind\u2014if you use arrowroot in your soup or sauce, slightly reduce the other starch on the plate."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/east-indian-arrowroot-starch?agent=true"}}}