corn starch v corn flour

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Could anyone help...  can corn starch be used instead of corn flour? The recipe is from the UK and it asks for corn flour in a cheesecake... any ideas? Thank you! :)

Goldtree · Answer

Cornstarch is commonly used as a thickening agent for sauces, soups, gravies, and puddings. It creates a smooth texture without altering the flavor of the dish.
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canoetrip · Answer

awesome! Thank you!!

Susan W. · Answer

Corn flour is what the UK calls cornstarch. I just confirmed that with my friend who lives in Dublin.

canoetrip · Answer

Tricky I know... thank you for your answer!

canoetrip · Answer

Thank you! The baker (my husband, British btw), will now continue with the recipe :)

caninechef · Answer

I have no personal knowledge but per Wikipedia...Corn starch ('cornflour' in the UK), the white, powdered starch of the maize grain.

ChefJune · Answer

I'm pretty sure "corn flour" refers to finely ground corn meal. Cornstarch would not bee a good sub.

Smaug · Answer

Lord only knows with the British, but I'd guess they're referring to some sort of corn meal.

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