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Default Arrowroot as a thickener

On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 10:09:09 AM UTC-8, Cheryl wrote:
> On 12/6/2015 11:00 AM, jmcquown wrote:
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> >>

> > Looks good, Cheryl! I've used arrowroot as a thickener but generally
> > just use a cornstarch slurry.
> >
> > Jill

>
> Thanks Jill. Made a good lunch today too. I'll use more next time, and I
> generally use cornstarch but figured I'd give this a try. It mixed in
> cold water to make a slurry exactly the same as cornstarch.
>
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> Cheryl


Arrowroot powder used as a thickener is much lower in carbohydrates than cornstarch. Low carbers tend to use it .