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  1. Corn starch - Wikipedia

    • Corn starch is a common food ingredient, often used to thicken sauces or soups, and to make corn syrup and other sugars. [3] Corn starch is versatile, easily modified, and finds many uses in industry such as adhesives, in paper products, as an anti-sticking agent, and textile manufacturing. [4] See more

    Overview

    Cornflour, cornstarch, maize starch, or corn starch (American English) is the starch derived from corn (maize) grain. The … See more

    History

    Until 1851, corn starch was used primarily for starching laundry and for other industrial uses. A method to produce pure culinary starch from maize was patented by John Polson of Brown & Polson, in Paisley, Scotland in … See more

    Uses

    Although mostly used for cooking and as a household item, corn starch is used for many purposes in several industries, ranging from its use as a chemical additive for certain products, to medical therapy for certain illne… See more

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  5. Cornstarch Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

    Sep 15, 2024 · Corn starch is one thickener traditionally used to thicken liquids for those with dysphagia. More recently, gum-based thickeners have been more widely used, but there has been some concern over the safety of gum …

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  7. What Is Cornstarch? - The Spruce Eats

    Nov 2, 2023 · Cornstarch is made from corn and only contains carbohydrates (no protein), so it is a gluten-free product. For this reason, cornstarch is an excellent gluten-free alternative to flour thickeners in gravy and sauce recipes.

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  8. How Is Cornstarch Made? And How Is Modified …

    Cornstarch is made using the starchy part of corn’s endosperm. For making cornstarch, the endosperm is first separated from the corn, soaked, and then the protein is separated from the starch. The remaining slurry is washed several …

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  9. Corn Starch: Important Facts, Health Benefits, and …

    Jun 13, 2023 · Corn starch is a carbohydrate-rich ingredient, containing mostly starch and very little protein, fat, or fiber. While it is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals, it is naturally gluten-free and can be a suitable option for …

  10. Corn Starch: A Neutral, Corn-Based Thickener - SPICEography