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Cornstarch

About the ingredient cornstarch. Including 2,576 recipes with cornstarch, nutrition data, where it's found, and video.

 

What is cornstarch?

Corn starch , cornstarch , or cornflour is the starch of the corn grain obtained from the endosperm of the corn kernel. It has a distinctive appearance and feel when mixed raw with water or milk, giving easily to gentle pressure but resisting sudden pressure. It is usually included as an anticaking agent in powdered sugar.

For this reason, recipes calling for powdered sugar often require at least light cooking to remove the raw corn starch taste. Corn starch or cornflour is also used as a thickening agent in soups and liquid-based foods, such as sauces, gravies and custard.

As the starch is heated, the molecular chains unravel, allowing them to collide with other starch chains to form a mesh, thickening the liquid.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (128g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 487Calories from Fat 0
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.8g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars 0.0
Protein 0.3g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Cornstarch is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Cornstarch is a member of the Cereal Grains and Pasta US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does cornstarch weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 128 grams

Cereal Grains and Pasta

In Chinese:玉米淀粉
British (UK) term:
en français:maïzena
en español:maicena

Recipes using cornstarch

There are 2576 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Love the deep-rich chocolate taste, and the roasted hazelnut just added in another kick. Absolutely to die for.

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Favorite Beef and Broccoli
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Simple ingredients and authentic technique get this sensational Broccoli Beef stirfry on the table in a flash. Faster than delivery or takeout!

Favorite Beef and Broccoli
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Simple ingredients and authentic technique get this sensational Broccoli Beef stirfry on the table in a flash. Faster than delivery or takeout!

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Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
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New Corn Chowder, Southern Style
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