Corn starch

Corn starch, also known as corn flour in some regions, is a fine, white powder derived from the endosperm of corn kernels. Its main properties and applications are listed below:

Properties:

  • Appearance: Fine, white, odorless powder
  • Source: Made from the starchy part (endosperm) of corn kernels
  • Thickening Ability: When heated with water, cornstarch undergoes gelatinization, which thickens sauces and liquids.

Applications:

  1. Cooking and Baking: as a thickener in various processes.
  2. Industrial Uses:
  • Oil drilling: As an additive in drilling fluids (or drilling muds).
  • Paper Manufacturing: Used in the paper industry to improve the smoothness and strength of paper products.
  1. Medical Applications:
  • Pill Coatings: Cornstarch is sometimes used in pharmaceutical production to coat pills and stabilize them.

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