difference between corn flour and cornstarch

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