cornstarch

corn·starch | \ ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch

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Definition of cornstarch

: starch made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles

Examples of cornstarch in a Sentence

I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.

Recent Examples on the Web Just toss defrosted berries with a little lemon juice and cornstarch for the base of this easy crisp. — Washington Post, "With frozen summer fruit, you can relive sweet, sunny days in these 8 recipes," 20 Jan. 2020 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, rice flour, cornstarch, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. — Elizabeth G. Dunn, WSJ, "From MSG Scare to MVP Status: How We Learned to Love Umami," 30 Jan. 2020 Today, these materials can be made from many renewable resources: cornstarch, beet sugar, kiwi skins, shrimp shells, wood pulp, even mangos and seaweed. — Troy Farah, Ars Technica, "Bioplastics continue to blossom—are they really better for the environment?," 20 Jan. 2020 The meat to be shipped is encased in a recyclable box and a foam cooler made from water-soluable cornstarch, which can be composted or disintegrated when mixed with water. — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, "Perdue Farms' new meat-packing foam dissolves in your sink," 7 Jan. 2020 In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup/150 grams sugar, the egg yolks, the cornstarch, the salt and the vanilla, if using, until the mixture is lump-free and pale in color. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, "Desserts that bring the party, but not the fuss," 21 Dec. 2019 In a large bowl, whisk together flours, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and xantham gum. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Evan Rachel Wood’s Gluten-Free Shortbread," 21 Nov. 2019 In a bowl, whisk together water, orange juice concentrate, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, brown sugar, vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, garlic, and ginger paste; set aside. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "Beef: Here's why it's leaner than ever and a source for several nutrients," 2 Nov. 2019 Their contents include toothbrushes created from cornstarch, bamboo fiber socks, organic cotton eye masks, and a range of all-natural skincare products from island brand Heiva, including face and hand creams and lip balm. — Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, "Seven Stylish Airline Amenity Kits That Are Eco-Friendly," 8 Oct. 2019

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“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.

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