Arrowroot Flour

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Arrowroot flour is low FODMAP at 100 g of flour ingredient, labelled two-thirds cup. All six FODMAP groups are green at the checked amount. The reference describes arrowroot flour itself and does not rate a complete sauce or baking mixture.

Serving sizes for arrowroot flour

The 100 g arrowroot-flour ingredient reference is green. It is not a suggested quantity to add to a sauce or a limit tested at every larger amount.

Low
0.67 cupsabout 100 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Arrowroot Flour and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
2/3 cup flour ingredient100 gNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 0.67 cups

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
0.67 cupsabout 100 g

Is arrowroot flour low FODMAP?

The entry supplies a single green portion rather than a tested unlimited range. It should be matched to the arrowroot ingredient on the packet, not automatically applied to another starch sold for a similar kitchen purpose. A mixture containing arrowroot needs its other components considered as well.

Arrowroot Flour and IBS: what to know

When arrowroot is used in a sauce, the flour may be distributed through several servings. Measuring the amount added and the share eaten is more informative than looking only at the weight of the finished sauce. Its liquid, seasonings and other ingredients remain separate parts of the meal assessment.

Gut-friendly ways to eat arrowroot flour

Keep the original ingredient label and follow the product or recipe directions for preparation. Weigh arrowroot before mixing it in, then note the recipe yield. If choosing among flour options, compare maize or cornmeal flour, cassava flour and brown rice flour through their own guides; a similar use does not make their FODMAP results interchangeable.

Frequently asked questions

Is a sauce with arrowroot automatically low FODMAP?

Only the arrowroot ingredient is covered here. Assess the sauce's remaining ingredients and serving separately.

Does this apply to every starch substitute?

No. Use the entry matching the actual ingredient rather than transferring the arrowroot result.

Is the reference the finished food's weight?

It is the arrowroot flour amount before it becomes part of the prepared dish.

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Sources and editorial notes

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.