Arrowroot, also known by the scientific name Maranta arundinacea L., is a tropical root vegetable. It's native to Central America, South America, and the West Indies, but today is grown in tropical ...

Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) is a tropical tuber native to Indonesia. It’s often processed into flour and used in baking, cooking, and around the house. Share on Pinterest Shamil/Getty Images This ...

Whether it is due to globalization, increased awareness of food sensitivities, or simply a rise in more adventurous home cooks, it seems that there is always a new ingredient worth trying these days.

Most of us Caribbean people will smile when we hear the mention of the word “arrowroot” because it brings back warm memories of comfort foods from our childhood. Some will remember the good old days ...