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On 1 Dec 1995, I wrote:

>Here's a nice discussion of the differences between these two starches. This
>is one of the few cases where the GF alternatives are *better* than the
>wheat flour one.

Of course after I post the thread here, somebody adds to it there. Here that is:

From: [log in to unmask] (H  Whitney Turner)
Date: 3 Dec 1995 23:13:50 GMT

Go to a good natural foods store (this is the only reason I go) and you
will find bagged arrowroot for a *small* fraction of the cost.  I use it
anywhere I have to thicken, and it's great.  I had to use cornstarch the
other night.....didn't work!  I guess I'm spoiled.....

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So I checked at my local stores to see how big the difference is. At the
health food store that bags its own bulk, it was $4.80/lb($2.39 for 8
oz, smaller sizers also available). At the Food Emporium (a higher
grade A&P) it was unit priced at $33.28/lb ($3.89 for a little jar).
That is a difference of *seven* times!

Don Wiss.