Corn Starch / کارن اسٹارچ / Made from pure corn / 1kg

Corn Starch (Makai Ka Starch / نشاستہ مکئی), a fine, natural powder derived from the starchy portion of corn kernels. Known for its thickening properties, corn starch is an essential ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes, providing a smooth texture and perfect consistency.

Ideal for sauces, gravies, soups, custards, puddings, and baked goods, corn starch helps achieve a glossy finish and creamy texture without altering the flavor of your recipes. It is also commonly used in batter coatings, desserts, and as a stabilizer in various culinary preparations.

Made from 100% pure corn, free from additives and preservatives, this corn starch delivers consistent results every time. Incorporate Corn Starch into your kitchen for a versatile, natural, and reliable thickening agent that enhances the texture and quality of your dishes.

Appearance

The starch is pure white, almost snow white. It looks like fine powder, smoother than flour. When you pour it, it flows like silk. The color is bright and clean. No yellow tint or discoloration. Looks exactly like pure starch should.

Texture

Corn starch feels incredibly soft and smooth. Like touching talcum powder. It's the finest powder you'll find in your kitchen. When you rub it between your fingers, it squeaks slightly. That squeaking means it's pure starch. When mixed with water, it creates a unique slippery texture.

Flavor

Corn starch has almost no taste. Maybe the faintest hint of corn if you eat it raw, but basically flavorless. This is exactly what you want. It thickens without changing the taste of your food. Your gravy tastes like gravy, not corn.

Aroma

There's no smell of corn starch. Open the container and you smell nothing. This neutrality is its strength. It won't affect the aroma of your cooking. Whatever you're making smells like itself, not the thickener.

Versatility

Thicken gravies and sauces perfectly. Make smooth custards and puddings. Coat chicken or fish before frying for extra crispiness. Make Chinese stir-fry sauces glossy. Bake softer cakes by replacing some flour. Make homemade pudding from scratch. Thicken fruit pie fillings. Used in Korean and Chinese fried chicken. Make slime for kids' crafts. Dust baking pans to prevent sticking.

Precaution

Store in an airtight container away from moisture. Even slight dampness makes it clump. Once clumped, it's hard to use. Keep away from heat sources. Don't add corn starch directly to hot liquids - it will clump. Always mix with cold water first. Use a clean, dry spoon every time. The powder can create a cloud, so open carefully.

FAQs

Q: Is corn starch the same as corn flour?

A: No, completely different. Corn starch is pure extracted starch - white powder. Corn flour is ground whole corn kernels - yellow and has corn flavor. They're not interchangeable. Corn starch thickens. Corn flour doesn't work the same way. Make sure you buy the right one.

Q: Why did my sauce get lumpy when I added corn starch?

A: You added it directly to hot liquid. Never do that. Corn starch clumps instantly in hot liquid. Always mix it with cold water first to make a slurry. Then add the slurry to your hot sauce while stirring. This prevents lumps completely.