What is Cornstarch & Is it the Same as Corn Flour in Australia?

Q: What is cornstarch?

A: Cornstarch is a popular thickener in recipes, in Australia, we know it best as cornflour. It helps thicken liquids like sauces, gravies, casseroles and soups.

Have you stumbled across a recipe that calls for cornstarch and you’re stuck in the supermarket trying to find it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone it again is another ingredient that Australians have a unique name for.

In the US maize is used to make cornflour but in Australia, it is made from wheat which is why it often reads “wheaten cornflour”.

You can substitute the same amount of cornflour to cornstarch in your recipe. It is a good idea to always have cornflour on hand as you can easily add a tsp or two to a dish that has thickened like you’d like it to. It is also used in baking to give sponge cake a light fluffy texture.Where to buyYou can find cornstarch, labelled as cornflour in most supermarkets. White Wing’s cornflour is made from corn and is gluten-free. Here is our favourite recipe featuring cornstarch.

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Lottie Dalziel

Lottie Dalziel is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes the Better Homes and Gardens brand. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.