Grain or Starch
Cornstarch
About This Entry
Cornstarch is a neutral thickener for stir-fry sauces, fruit pie filling, and velveting — its invisible starch body lets dish flavors drive pairing with aromatic whites, lager, and light reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- arrowroot starch
- chicken breast
- potato starch
- salmon fillet
- tapioca starch
- tomato
At a Glance
Group
Starches
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Zea mays
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Cornstarch
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Starches
- Scientific name
- Zea mays
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent