n. 1  Any of various small proteins that are produced by a variety of cell types, especially T cells and other white blood cells, and that regulate many aspects of inflammation and the immune response, including stimulating the production of white blood cells and platelets.
Arrowroot is an easily digested starch extracted from the roots of the arrowroot plant, Maranta arundinacea. The starch is used as a thickener in many foods such as puddings and sauces, and is also used in cookies and other baked goods. It is extremely bland, making it suitable for neutral diets, especially for people who are feeling nauseous.
It is often used in commercially produced ice cream as a thickener. It is also known as agar-agar, kanten and Japanese gelatin. Arrowroot-a starch thickener, very similar to cornstarch, which is most often used for sauces and gravies.hey are similar to barley and can be used in soups as a thickener to stiffen the texture of the soup broth. Mayonnaise-A dressing made with egg yolks, olive or vegetable oil, mustard, and lemon juice or vinegar. A rich, creamy dressing used as a dressing for salads, a condiment and as a thickener for other dressings.