The difference between corn flour and cornstarch is mainly in texture and how they are used. 🌽 Cornstarch  • Very fine, white powder  • Made from only the starch part of the corn kernel  • Has no taste  • Mainly used as a thickener for soups, sauces, gravies, custards, and puddings  • Makes mixtures glossy and smooth 👉 In Nigeria, when you buy “Cornflour” in most supermarkets, it is usually actually cornstarch. 🌽 Corn Flour  • Made from whole corn kernels (ground corn)  • Slightly yellow or off-white in color  • Has a mild corn taste  • Used for baking (cornbread), coating fried foods, or mixing with other flours