Corn Starch

**Corn starch** is a versatile, neutral thickener milled from corn endosperm. It produces **silky textures** in custards, pastry creams, pie fillings, and gravies, with reliable thickening at a gentle simmer. In baking, a spoonful blended into flour **softens crumb** and helps cookies hold clean edges. Try it in stir‑fries to create a quick, glossy pan sauce that clings to vegetables and proteins. Naturally **gluten‑free** and easy to incorporate into sweet or savory recipes.