Description
Corn flour is a fine, powdery substance made from ground corn
kernels. It is used in cooking and baking for its versatility and
mild, slightly sweet flavor. It should not be confused with
cornstarch, which is a different product made from the starchy part
of the corn kernel.
**Types of Corn Flour:**
1. **Yellow Corn Flour:** Made from yellow corn, it has a slightly
more robust corn flavor and is often used in recipes that require a
strong corn taste.
2. **White Corn Flour:** Made from white corn, it has a milder
flavor and is typically used in baking and cooking.
**Uses:**
- **Baking:** Adds texture and a mild corn flavor to bread,
muffins, and other baked goods.
- **Thickening Agent:** Can be used as a thickener for soups and
sauces, though its less common than cornstarch for this
purpose.
- Coating:** Used as a coating for frying to give foods a crispy
texture.
- Cornmeal Substitute:** In some recipes, it can be used in place
of cornmeal.
**Nutritional Content:** Corn flour is a source of carbohydrates
and provides some protein and fiber. It also contains small amounts
of vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins and iron.
Corn flour can be used in various culinary applications, but its
properties differ from those of cornstarch, so they are not always
interchangeable in recipes.
