Arrowroot - Specimen details

Arrowroot - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 29517

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Plant Name 170.03 MARANTACEAE Maranta arundinacea Entry Book Number 23.1984.3
Artefact Name Arrowroot Vernacular Name
Iso Country Not defined TDWG Region Not defined
Parts Held Arrowroot Geography Description
Uses ArrowrootUse: MEDICINES - Digestive System Disorders User: Man TDWG use MEDICINES - Digestive System Disorders
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Notes: Label source: Purchased by museums staff in West London. Epicure brand. 100g (3.5 oz) net. Hints on using Epicure Arrowroot, For desserts: flavour sauce with vanilla or other flavouring, add sugar to taste, serve warm as a custard or cold set in moulds., For thickening gravies or meat sauces. Mix 1 teaspoonful with a little stock or cold water into a smooth paste, then add to bulk of stock. Gently heat whilst stirring. To ease stomach sickness and intestinal upsets, 1.5 teaspoonsful in a basin, mix to pas, te with a little cold milk. Stir, whilst adding 1/3 pint boiling milk to smooth sauce. Return to pan and stir whilst gently heating for a few minutes.

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