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• Cornstarch is a fine white powder ground from the heart of the corn kernel. It is commonly used in cooking as a thickening agent. It is considered superior to flour because it is a pure starch. Flour contains protein, which means it takes more flour than cornstarch to thicken items. Flour also makes things cloudy, which is another reason cornstarch is preferred.

• Fast Facts

  1. 1 tbsp = 2 tbsp all-purpose flour OR 2 tbsp granular tapioca
  2. Is a pure starch
  3. Gluten-free
  4. Best mixed with cold water
  5. Sometimes used in baby powder
  6. Becomes transparent as it binds with liquid
  7. Used to prevent powdered sugar from caking
  8. Used more often in pudding and pie fillings

• Corn Fast Facts

  1. Scientific name: Zea mays
  2. Called "Maize" outside of North American and Australia
  3. Largest crop in the Americas
  4. American corn exported: 30%
  5. Corn genome sequenced: 2008
  6. Primary use: Feed stock
  7. Corn-based Fuel: Ethanol

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