Arrowroot pudding
Arrowroot pudding is a light, creamy dessert made by thickening milk or coconut milk with arrowroot starch, a starch extracted from the tropical plant Maranta arundinacea. It is a popular comfort food in the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica, and is often sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla or nutmeg. The dish is known for its smooth, gel-like texture and is served either warm or chilled.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pudding is primarily a source of carbohydrates, offering quick energy with minimal fat and protein. A typical serving provides a moderate calorie count, along with small amounts of essential minerals like potassium and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Arrowroot starch is a unique, gluten-free thickener that was historically used by indigenous Caribbean people and is prized for its easy digestibility. Nutritionally, it is a 'resistant starch' when cooled, which can act as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria.
