cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch 
: 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
Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Prepare Topping: Stir together sliced peaches, brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
The potatoes and tofu are spunky with chili powder and crisp from cornstarch.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
In the same bowl, combine the tofu, sweet potato, cornstarch and 2 teaspoons chili powder and season generously with about 2 teaspoons salt.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Turn the speed to low, then add the flour and cornstarch and mix until no streaks of flour remain, 15–20 seconds.
—Yi Jun Loh, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
Whisk the egg in a medium bowl until foamy, then add the lemon juice and cornstarch, whisking until incorporated.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Potato starch: Another great thickener for sauces and soups, potato starch can tolerate higher temperatures than cornstarch.
—Nina Lincoff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
To sear the meat, Favela uses cornstarch instead of wheat flour for a gluten-free dish.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Prepare Topping: Stir together sliced peaches, brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
The potatoes and tofu are spunky with chili powder and crisp from cornstarch.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
In the same bowl, combine the tofu, sweet potato, cornstarch and 2 teaspoons chili powder and season generously with about 2 teaspoons salt.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Turn the speed to low, then add the flour and cornstarch and mix until no streaks of flour remain, 15–20 seconds.
—Yi Jun Loh, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
Whisk the egg in a medium bowl until foamy, then add the lemon juice and cornstarch, whisking until incorporated.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Potato starch: Another great thickener for sauces and soups, potato starch can tolerate higher temperatures than cornstarch.
—Nina Lincoff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
To sear the meat, Favela uses cornstarch instead of wheat flour for a gluten-free dish.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
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cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
-ˌstärch
: a fine starch made from corn and used in foods for thickening, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in making adhesives and sizes for papers and textiles
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