The trachea connects the larynx and bronchi. It is lined with a mucus membrane with respiratory epithelium and a lamina propria, and a submucosa containing horseshoe shape hyaline cartilages and numerous mucus and mixed glands (Trachea 1).
Arrowroot starch and tapioca flour are two products that are used quite a bit in gluten-free cooking and baking. They are used to replace corn starch and wheat flour in various recipes. Arrowroot starch can sometimes substitute for tapioca flour depending on the application.
Arrowroot or tapioca starch are starch thickeners used to add body to gravies and glazes. Although they are extremely similar, it is important that a cook understand what each is and recognize the differences between the two before using them.