Corn starch
Corn starch is a fine, powdery substance made from the endosperm of corn kernels. It is a common ingredient used in cooking and baking to thicken sauces, soups, and desserts. You can find it in many packaged foods and recipes as a versatile thickener.
To make corn starch, the corn kernels are separated from the outer husk and germ, leaving behind the starchy centre. This starchy part is then washed, dried, and ground to produce the white, powdery corn starch that we use in cooking. It is a simple process that has been used for generations to create this useful kitchen staple.
Corn starch is added to a variety of foods for different reasons. It can improve the texture of creamy puddings, thicken gravies, and help bind ingredients in baked goods. Additionally, it is often used as a coating for fried foods to create a crispy outer layer. Next time you check food labels, you may spot corn starch in items like sauces, baked goods, and even some dairy products.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Corn starch
Fibre One 90 Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie BarsFibre One 90 Calorie Cinnamon Drizzle Squares
Fibre One 90 Calorie Lemon Drizzle Square Bars
Asda Cherry Jellies
Sainsbury's Choco Hazelnut Squares Cereal
McCain Crinkle Cut Home Chips
McCain Crispy French Fries
Freaks Of Nature Dairy Free Blueberry Thick & Creamy
Freaks Of Nature Dairy Free Strawberry Thick & Creamy
Sainsbury's Danish Pastry Madagascan Vanilla Crème Crown
Asda Fizzy Strawberry Flavour Wands
Sainsbury's Flourish Chickpea & Black Pepper Baked Crackers
Asda Free From Syrup Sponge Pudding
Sainsbury's Garlic Butterfly Prawns
McCain Home Chips, Straight Cut
Sainsbury's Hot & Spicy Prawns
Asda Ice Cream Sundaes
Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Chocolate Fudge Brownie Vegan Ice Cream
Nature Valley Nut Butter Almond Cups
Nature Valley Nut Butter Cocoa Hazelnut Cereal Bars
Nature Valley Nut Butter Peanut Biscuit Cereal Bars
Nature Valley Nut Butter Peanut Chocolate Cups
Nature Valley Peanut Nut Butter Biscuits
Nando's Perinaise Peri-Peri Mayonnaise Mild
BFree Pitta Breads Stone Baked
