
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:
- Cooking and Baking: as a thickener in various processes.
- 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.
- Medical Applications:
- Pill Coatings: Cornstarch is sometimes used in pharmaceutical production to coat pills and stabilize them.
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