Starch used in cookery (9)

I believe the answer is:

arrowroot

(Other definitions for arrowroot that I've seen before include "Starch used for thickening sauces etc" , "that thickens" , "Starchy plant" , "Medicinal plant" , "culinary powder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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