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Corn Starch: A Natural Remedy for Allergies & Infections

Corn starch is primarily a remnant carbohydrate derived from the endosperm of corn. It is a white powdery substance that holds its pre-eminence in worldwide cuisines, household, and industrial chores.  It acts as the quintessential thickening agent for making the sauces, gravies, glazes, soups, casseroles, pies and other desserts. Corn starch powder, a corn derivative contains no proteins & exclusively offers carbohydrate contents, which invariably classifies it into a gluten-free product. It also serves as an excellent gluten-free alternative to flour thickeners in various recipes. The odorless starch powder escorts many salutary benefits and underpins the domestic errands in multiple ways.  Corn starch is a highly versatile & resourceful product that helps in the treatment & prevention of frequently contacted allergies: Skin Irritation: Corn starch can be effectively used as a DIY soother for various kinds of skin irritations including sunburn & skin a...

Maize Starch - A Powder with a Practical Punch

Clever uses of maize starch powder We use a lot of  maize starch   in our cooking since regular flour is off limits in our house. But that’s certainly not all it’s good for! There are lots of practical uses for cornstarch outside the kitchen. From untangling knots to soothing sunburns to making finger paint!  Maize starch, commonly known as corn starch/ corn flour is a remnant carbohydrate derived from the endosperm of corn. It is a white powdery substance that holds its pre-eminence in worldwide cuisines, household, and industrial chores.  It acts as the quintessential thickening agent for making the sauces, gravies, glazes, soups, casseroles, pies and other desserts. This  corn derivative starch powder  contains no proteins & exclusively offers carbohydrate contents, which invariably classifies it into a gluten-free product. It also serves as an excellent gluten-free alternative to flour thickeners in various recipes. Maize starch is exten...