Was ist Cornflour?
A fine white powder derived from the endosperm of corn kernels, primarily used as a thickening agent in sauces, gravies, and desserts.
"The Smooth Operator"
Wie schmeckt Cornflour?
Neutral, starchy (when raw), none (when cooked correctly)
- Taste
- Neutral
- Texture
- Powdery (raw),Silky,Viscous (cooked)
- Aroma
- Faintly Starchy
- Acidity
- Neutral
Technical Metrics
Gluten-Free Status
Yes
Required Cooking Temp
~95°C (203°F) for full activation
Thickening Power
~2x flour
Nährwertangaben
Per 1 tbspGeheimtipp des Chefs
Always mix cornflour with a cold liquid (slurry) before adding to hot mixtures to prevent lumps.
Cornflour Ersatz & Verhältnisse
Der beste Ersatz für Cornflour ist Arrowroot Powder, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Provides similar thickening power, suitable for delicate sauces and can be used with acidic ingredients.
| Ersatz | Verhältnis | Am besten geeignet für |
|---|---|---|
| Arrowroot Powder Am besten | 1:1 | Provides similar thickening power, suitable for delicate sauces and can be used with acidic ingredients. |
| Tapioca Starch | 1:1 | Creates a glossy finish, excellent for fruit pies and Asian dishes, but can become stringy. |
| Potato Starch | 1:1 | A strong thickener, good for gluten-free baking and delicate sauces, but can become gummy if overcooked. |
| Wheat Flour | 2:1 | A common thickener, but requires longer cooking to remove raw flour taste and contains gluten. |
Wie man Cornflour auswählt & lagert
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent clumping.
Womit passt Cornflour gut zusammen?
- Soups
- Sauces
- Gravies
- Custards
- Fruit fillings
- Gluten-free baking
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie schmeckt Cornflour?
Neutral, starchy (when raw), none (when cooked correctly) Faintly Starchy
Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Cornflour?
Der beste Ersatz ist Arrowroot Powder (1:1). Provides similar thickening power, suitable for delicate sauces and can be used with acidic ingredients.
Wie wählt und lagert man Cornflour?
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent clumping.