cornflour

uncountable

A fine, powdery starch derived from corn grains, commonly used in cooking and baking as a thickening agent for sauces, gravies, and desserts.

• 🇷🇺Мелкий порошкообразный крахмал, получаемый из зерен кукурузы, широко используемый в кулинарии и выпечке в качестве загустителя для соусов, подливок и десертов.

1. Starch thickener A2 formal british culinary

   A fine, white powder made from corn starch, used in cooking and baking to thicken sauces, soups, and puddings.

   • Add a tablespoon of cornflour to the gravy to thicken it.
   • She used cornflour to make the pudding smooth and creamy.
   • Mix the cornflour with a little cold water before adding it to the hot liquid.

   🇷🇺Кукурузный крахмал

   Synonyms: cornstarch

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