3 days ago · Cornstarch was originally intended for laundry, so it's no surprise it has many household uses. Here's how to use it around your home, from cleaning to stains to skincare.

Although mostly used for cooking and as a household item, corn starch is used for many purposes in several industries, ranging from its use as a chemical additive for certain products, to …

Nov 6, 2025 · Primarily used as a thickening agent, cornstarch is a gluten-free starch derived from the endosperm of the corn kernel, which gives the plant its energy. Many starches are made …

Feb 14, 2025 · Cornstarch is a fine white powder made from the endosperm of corn kernels. It's primarily used as a thickening agent for gravies, pie fillings, soups, and sauces.

Sep 17, 2024 · Cornstarch is a starch, which means it is a collection of semi-crystalline granules of starch molecules called polysaccharides. Those molecules are amylose and amylopectin, …

Sep 15, 2025 · Cornstarch is a gluten-free powder made from the endosperm of corn kernels, and it's useful all over the house! Get the scoop on this starch and how to use it.

Dec 23, 2024 · Cornstarch is a starch powder obtained from corn grains. Learn about its uses, why some people avoid it, and what its substitutes are.