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Maize Flour

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Maize Flour

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Maize Flour ?

A fine flour ground from dried corn kernels, widely used as a thickener, binder, or for making tortillas and other baked goods.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Maize Flour ?

Le/La/L'Maize Flour a un goût neutral, mildly sweet avec des arômes earthy, corn-like.

Taste
Neutral, Mildly Sweet
Texture
Powdery, Fine, Gritty (if coarser ground)
Aroma
Earthy, Corn-like
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 30g
Calories370 kcal
Total Fat4g
Saturated Fat0.5g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein9g
Total Carbohydrate75g
Dietary Fiber7g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium10mg
Iron2mg
Potassium250mg

Le secret du chef

When using maize flour as a thickener, always create a slurry with cold liquid first to prevent lumps.

Substituts & Proportions pour Maize Flour

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Maize Flour est Cornstarch, à utiliser dans un rapport de 0.5:1 (for thickening). Excellent for thickening sauces and gravies, provides a clear finish.

Substituts pour Maize Flour avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Cornstarch Meilleur 0.5:1 (for thickening) Excellent for thickening sauces and gravies, provides a clear finish.
Wheat Flour 1:1 Good for baking and general thickening, but contains gluten and has a different flavor.
Rice Flour 1:1 A gluten-free alternative for baking and coating, offers a delicate texture.
Potato Starch 0.5:1 (for thickening) A potent gluten-free thickener, creates a very clear sauce but can be gummy if overused.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Maize Flour

  1. Look for finely ground maize flour or masa harina for specific uses like tortillas.
  2. Store in an airtight container.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Maize Flour ?

  • Tortillas
  • cornbread
  • tamales
  • polenta
  • breading for frying
  • thickening sauces.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Maize Flour ?

Neutral, Mildly Sweet Earthy, Corn-like

Quel est un bon substitut pour Maize Flour ?

Le meilleur substitut est Cornstarch (0.5:1 (for thickening)). Excellent for thickening sauces and gravies, provides a clear finish.

Comment choisir et conserver le Maize Flour ?

Look for finely ground maize flour or masa harina for specific uses like tortillas. Store in an airtight container.

Ingrédients Flour associés

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