Cornstarch



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (128g)
DV %

24.4
--
38.9
4.6
0.1
0
0.7
0.5


Calories: 487.7
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 116.8g
Fiber: 1.2g
Total Fats: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 0.3g
Sodium: 11.5mg
*Data provided by USDA

Cornstarch is starch prepared from corn grains, used industrially and as a thickener in cooking, especially in sauces and gravies.


Cornstarch is often found in recipes that also contain soy sauce, blueberries, chicken broth, sesame oil, lemon zest and scallions


Substitution for 1 tablespoon cornstarch:

2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For thickening.

Note: Substitutions are a suggestion only and may not work well with all recipes. Use your best judgment!

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