Arrowroot is sourced in powder and whole rhizome, two forms that require different supplier qualifications. Filter by form on Nutrada to find GFSI-certified suppliers and request bulk quotes.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | Maranta arundinacea |
| Available forms | Powder/starch, whole rhizomes |
| Origins | Thailand, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, India |
| Certifications | GFSI (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000), EU Organic, Kosher, Halal |
| Common applications | Thickening agent, gluten-free baking, baby food, cosmetics |
| Packaging | 25kg bags |
| MOQ | 25kg |
| Category | Herbs Wholesale |
| Form | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Powder/starch | Fine white powder with 80-85% starch content, maximum 12-14% moisture | Thickening agent for sauces, gluten-free baking ingredient |
| Whole rhizomes | Fresh or dried root form requiring processing infrastructure | Industrial starch extraction, traditional preparation methods |
Thailand is a major exporter of arrowroot starch, utilizing existing processing infrastructure with year-round cultivation in tropical conditions. Saint Vincent has historically been the Caribbean's primary arrowroot producer, though output has declined, the island's arrowroot uses traditional wet-extraction methods for high purity. Indian suppliers focus on volume production alongside turmeric wholesale operations in shared rhizome processing facilities. Arrowroot starch is a traditional food ingredient in the EU with no novel food restriction, though it must comply with contaminant limits under Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Arrowroot powder is hygroscopic and must be stored below 20 degrees Celsius at under 65% relative humidity to prevent clumping. Standard packaging is 25kg kraft paper bags with polyethylene liners for moisture protection. Buyers should verify the gel clarity test results with suppliers, as this differentiates arrowroot from cornstarch in clear sauce applications where opacity is unacceptable.
Thailand and India hold both EU Organic and USDA NOP certification for arrowroot starch production. Saint Vincent suppliers typically focus on conventional grades rather than organic certification due to the island's smaller production scale.
Consumer packaging formats include 250g retail pouches, 500g stand-up bags, and 1kg bulk bags for specialty food retailers. Private label MOQs start higher than bulk orders at 500-1000 units minimum. Buyers must specify whether clear gel formation or neutral flavor profile is the primary positioning claim before label design.
Suppliers concentrate in Thailand's central processing regions and India's southern states where tropical rhizome crops are established. Request batch-specific CoA, microbiological reports, and gel clarity test results from all suppliers.
Nutrada lists GFSI-certified arrowroot suppliers from Thailand, Saint Vincent, and India, covering powder and whole forms across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Apr 9, 2026