Description

Botanical Name: Zea Mays  (which is always GMO free)

Origin: Austria / India / USA

Cornstarch is a carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of corn via a process called wet milling. It is subsequently modified depending on its many different applications.

Qualities: Cornstarch is comprised of long chains of starch molecules which unravel and swell when heated in the presence of moisture and this swelling action (gelatinization) is what causes the thickening to occur. Because it only contains carbohydrates (no protein) cornstarch is a gluten free product. Due to its capacity to absorb moisture from condensation, cornstarch is often used as an anti-caking agent.

In contrast to Tapioca starch, Cornstarch should not be frozen as freezing will break down the gelatinized starch matrix and the mixture will become thin after thawing.Some of the many other uses for Cornstarch range from the manufacture of bioplastics, use as a stain and mildew remover, as a cure for skin irritations and fungus or as deodorant, to making finger paint and fixing squeaky floorboards.

Substitute: Arrowroot powder has similar qualities and can replace Cornstarch on a 1:1 ratio
Storage: Because cornstarch absorbs moisture, it is critical to keep it in an air-tight container where it will not be exposed to ambient humidity. Store in a sealed container and in a cool, dry place. When stored properly, cornstarch will last indefinitely.

Bulk food items are shipped exclusively to Canada, and this particular product falls under that category.For these specific products, orders totaling CAD $200 or more qualify for free shipping.