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Maalum Arrow Root Flour

Updated: Nov 12, 2021

Arrow roots locally known in Kenya as "Nduma", are traditional tubers loved by Kenyans for their nice sweet taste and as a healthy delicacy.


Arrowroot is a starchy vegetable obtained from the rhizomes of the tropical plant Maranta Arundinacea.


Arrow root Flour is jam packed with energy and is used widely in both sweet and savoury dishes alike and as a breakfast meal accompanied with Tea and Coffee. 🤗


Points To Note;

Always ensure you read the ingredients and are not allergic to any one of them.
Always Store All Flours In a Cool Dry Place Away From Direct Sunlight and Contamination.
All Our Flours Are Natural and Have No Preservatives.


Arrow Root Flour Is Made Up Of;

  • Arrow Roots


Arrow Root Flour Is Nutrient Rich In;

  • Potassium

  • Magnesium

  • Phosphorous

  • Vitamin C

  • Fiber

  • Calcium

  • Sodium

  • Zinc

  • Manganese

  • Other Minerals


Arrow Root Flour Health Benefits Include;

  • Supports Healthy Weight Management

  • Vitamin B6

  • Helps in Promoting Sleep

  • Helps Improve Gut Health With Dietary Fiber

  • Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels

  • Supports Good Cholesterol Levels (HDL) thus Lowering Heart Disease Risks

  • Improves Blood Circulation

  • Improves Kidney Health

  • Helps Maintain Healthy Skin



What You Need For The Arrow Root Gluten-Free Cookie Recipe

  • 3cups of Maalum Arrow Root Flour

  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour

  • 2 Eggs

  • 1 Cup Sugar

  • 200gms Softened Butter

  • ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring

  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder


Optional Item You Can Add Depending On What You Love

  • Dark Chocolate Shavings for Garnish


Cooking Method

  • Preheat the oven to 150 Degrees Celsius.

  • In a mixing bowl, mix the Sugar and Butter with a Hand or Stand Mixer.

  • Add the Vanilla Flavoring.

  • Add the Eggs one at a time.

  • Cream the wet ingredients together until fluffy and light.

  • Set aside.

  • In a Large Mixing Bowl, sift together the Maalum Arrow Root Flour, Baking Powder and Multipurpose Flour.

  • Whisk until well mixed.

  • Stir in the wet ingredients gradually.

  • Mix until it has formed a soft dough.

  • Roll ½ tablespoon of dough on your hand.

  • Place it on a non-stick baking pan or baking sheet and press with the back of a fork.

  • Place an inch apart from each other to allow for expansion space.

  • In a preheated oven, bake at 150 Degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.

  • Let it cool for 15 minutes.

  • You can serve as dessert.

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