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Corn Flour

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Corn Flour

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Corn (Maize)

¿Qué es Corn Flour?

A fine powder ground from dried corn kernels, used as a thickener or gluten-free flour in baking and cooking.

¿A qué sabe Corn Flour?

Corn Flour tiene un sabor mild, starchy, slightly sweet con aromas neutral, earthy, slightly sweet.

Taste
Mild, Starchy, Slightly Sweet
Texture
Fine powder, smooth when hydrated
Aroma
Neutral, earthy, slightly sweet
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 30 g (1/4 cup)
Calories370 kcal
Total Fat4 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein9 g
Total Carbohydrate79 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium5 mg
Iron2.7 mg
Potassium280 mg

El Secreto del Chef

For lump-free thickening, always create a slurry with cold liquid before adding corn flour to hot liquids, then whisk constantly.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Corn Flour

El mejor sustituto para Corn Flour es Cornstarch (Cornflour UK), usado en una proporción de 1:1. Excellent thickening agent, but provides less substance than corn flour.

Sustitutos para Corn Flour con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Cornstarch (Cornflour UK) Mejor 1:1 Excellent thickening agent, but provides less substance than corn flour.
Rice Flour 1:1 Good gluten-free option for thickening and light baking.
Wheat Flour 1:1 Contains gluten, but can be used for thickening and baking where gluten is acceptable.
Arrowroot Powder 1:2 A potent, flavorless thickener, good for clear sauces.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Corn Flour

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and insect infestation.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Corn Flour?

  • Chili
  • Tacos
  • Cornbread
  • Muffins
  • Frying batters
  • Gravies

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Corn Flour?

Mild, Starchy, Slightly Sweet Neutral, earthy, slightly sweet

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Corn Flour?

El mejor sustituto es Cornstarch (Cornflour UK) (1:1). Excellent thickening agent, but provides less substance than corn flour.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Corn Flour?

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and insect infestation.

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