¿Qué es 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"
¿A qué sabe 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
Información Nutricional
Per 1 tbspEl Secreto del Chef
Always mix cornflour with a cold liquid (slurry) before adding to hot mixtures to prevent lumps.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Cornflour
El mejor sustituto para Cornflour es Arrowroot Powder, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Provides similar thickening power, suitable for delicate sauces and can be used with acidic ingredients.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Arrowroot Powder Mejor | 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. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Cornflour
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent clumping.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Cornflour?
- Soups
- Sauces
- Gravies
- Custards
- Fruit fillings
- Gluten-free baking
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Cornflour?
Neutral, starchy (when raw), none (when cooked correctly) Faintly Starchy
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Cornflour?
El mejor sustituto es Arrowroot Powder (1:1). Provides similar thickening power, suitable for delicate sauces and can be used with acidic ingredients.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Cornflour?
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent clumping.