Corn starch - Wikipedia
Corn starch is used as a thickening agent in liquid-based foods (e.g., soup, sauces, gravies, custard), usually by mixing it with a lower-temperature liquid to form a paste or slurry. It is sometimes preferred over flour alone because it forms a translucent , rather than opaque mixture.
What Is Cornstarch? - The Spruce Eats
2023年11月2日 · Cornstarch, sometimes referred to as cornflour, is a carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of corn. This white powdery substance is used for many culinary, household, and industrial purposes. It was developed in 1844 in New Jersey and is produced today in corn-growing countries including the United States, China, Brazil, and India.
What Is Cornstarch? - Allrecipes
2023年2月2日 · Cornstarch is the starch extracted from corn grains that is ground into a fine powder. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the corn kernel. The endosperm is the bulk of the kernel and is the main energy source for the seedling which can eventually grow to …
All About Cornstarch - Allrecipes
2020年2月9日 · What Is Cornstarch? Not to be confused with corn flour, which is made from whole kernels, cornstarch is made from the endosperm found at the center of the corn kernel. The starches inside the endosperm are removed, rinsed, dried, and milled into a fine powder.
Cornstarch | Description, Production, & Uses | Britannica
5 天之前 · Cornstarch, substance produced through wet milling of corn (Zea mays). Wet milling separates the components of corn kernels, which consist primarily of protein, fibre, starch, and oil. Once separated, the starch is dried, forming a white powder called cornstarch. Cornstarch is high in carbohydrates
19 Household Uses for Cornstarch - Healthline
2020年10月14日 · Cornstarch is a common ingredient made from the starchy portion of corn kernels known as the endosperm. It’s used as a thickening agent for gravies, marinades, sauces, soups, and casseroles.
Cornstarch vs. Corn Flour: What’s the Difference? - Healthline
2019年7月4日 · Corn flour is a yellow powder made from finely ground, dried corn, while cornstarch is a fine, white powder made from the starchy part of a corn kernel. Both may go by different names...
A Guide to Cornstarch - Serious Eats
2024年9月17日 · Cornstarch is a fine, odorless, flavorless white powder derived from the endosperm of the corn kernel. Like rice grains, corn kernels consist of multiple layers: the outer protective pericarp (the "hull"), the germ, the endosperm, and the exposed tip cap, which is the point at which the kernel attaches to the cob.
Why You Should Always Keep Cornstarch in Your Kitchen - Martha Stewart
2024年8月5日 · Cornstarch is often used in both sweet and savory recipes, but what exactly is it, and what does it do? Learn how to use cornstarch to thicken sauces, soups, and fruit pies and crisp up fried chicken. Cornstarch's uses extend to household chores, plus it can easily be swapped for other thickeners.
Starch, Corn - PubChem
Starch, Corn is a starch derived from corn grain and used as food or food ingredient, with potential anti-hypoglycemic activity. Upon ingestion, corn starch is broken down and releases glucose in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Glucose is taken up in the bloodstream and maintains as well as stabilizes glucose levels.