Organic Vietnamese Kuzu (Kudzu) Root Starch – Starch Thickener, Bot San Day

Product Features:

• Gluten-free and grain-free starch that is a great thickener for soups, stews, sauces, and gravies.
• Made from the root of the kudzu plant, which is native to Asia.
• Has a neutral flavor and will not alter the taste of your food.
• Easy to use: just mix with water or other liquid and heat until thickened.
• A good source of dietary fiber and can help to improve digestion.
• May help to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
• Can be used as a natural thickener in cosmetics and other personal care products.

Benefits:

• Thickens sauces, soups, and gravies without altering the flavor.
• Gluten-free and grain-free.
• A good source of dietary fiber.
• May help to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
• Can be used in cosmetics and other personal care products.

Usage:

• To thicken sauces, soups, and gravies, mix 1 tablespoon of kuzu starch with 2 tablespoons of water or other liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
• To make a pudding, mix 1/4 cup of kuzu starch with 1 cup of milk or other liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
• To make a thickening agent for cosmetics or other personal care products, mix 1 teaspoon of kuzu starch with 1 tablespoon of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.

Tips:

• Kuzu starch can be used as a substitute for cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
• To make a thicker sauce, use more kuzu starch. To make a thinner sauce, use less kuzu starch.
• Kuzu starch can be added to soups and stews at the end of cooking, or it can be mixed with a little bit of water and added to the pot at the beginning of cooking.

Additional Information:

• WebMD: Kudzu Root: Uses and Risks
• Mount Sinai: Kudzu
• Verywell Fit: Kudzu Root Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions