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Cornstarch

Pure cornstarch; ultra-fine thickener with neutral flavor.

Slurry with cold liquid before adding to hot sauces or custards to avoid lumps.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Keep airtight and dry; moisture clumps and weakens thickening.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Can I brown it first?

No—add via slurry; direct heat can scorch and thicken unevenly.

All conversions for this ingredient

• Cup → g /en/convert/cornstarch/cup-to-grams/
• g → Cups /en/convert/cornstarch/grams-to-cups/
• Tbsp → g /en/convert/cornstarch/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/cornstarch/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/cornstarch/ml-to-grams/
• oz → g /en/convert/cornstarch/oz-to-grams/