Otaheite Arrowroot Starch (Noun)
Meaning
A starch obtained from the root of the pia.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Otaheite arrowroot starch was used to make various baked goods in ancient Polynesian cultures.
- The pia root is ground to produce otaheite arrowroot starch, used as a thickening agent in many sauces.
- Otaheite arrowroot starch has been a staple food item for many centuries in tropical regions where pia plants are found.
- Some traditional medicine uses otaheite arrowroot starch as an anti-inflammatory agent due to its calming properties.
- Otaheite arrowroot starch continues to play a vital role in preserving traditional recipes of many cultures around the world.