PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Product Name: 100% PURE CORN STARCH Revised 3/25/15
Product UPC #: 0-71518-09001-2
Shelf Life of Product: 2 YEARS
Code Date Location on Package: SIDE PANEL
Ingredients:100% CORN STARCH
Certifications:
•Kosher-Orthodox Union Parve
Health Information:
•No Fat
•No Sodium
•No Saturated Fat
•No Sugar
•No Trans Fat
•Vegan
•No Cholesterol
Allergen Information:
•Naturally Gluten free, not certified gluten free.
•Is produced on a line dedicated to Corn Starch only.
•Is not produced in a gluten free environment.
Storage recommendation:
•Dry product may be stored at room temperature, in refrigerator, or in freezer at least until the code date on the package.
•Prepared product should be consumed within 1 week of preparation
What to look for if the product is bad:
•Dry product: lumps, clumping, infestation, and atypical odor.
•Prepared product: Mold or discoloration
Substitution ratios in recipes:
•See foodsubs.com for other ideas.
Product uses (i.e. as an ingredient, cooked, raw)
•This product can be cooked or used as an ingredient. Many other food and non-food uses.
Nutritional Benefits:
N/A
Product Specific Questions:
Product of the USA:
How do I thicken with cornstarch?
Dissolve cornstarch in cold liquid first, then stir this mixture into the recipe. When the liquid comes to a boil, the starch will be at its full thickening power.
How much cornstarch do I use to thicken a pie?
3-4 Tablespoons
Why will cornstarch not thicken my fruit pie?
Acidic ingredients weaken the thickening power of cornstarch. Try additional cornstarch or add the cornstarch at the last possible moment.
How do I replace flour with cornstarch?
Use ½ as much cornstarch as the recipe calls for.
Is this product genetically modified?
No, we source Non-GMO corn. But it is not Non-GMO verified. We are producing a gluten free Non-GMO verified cornstarch that is available.
What kind of corn does it come from?
Yellow corn.
What part of the corn does it come from?
The Endosperm.
Why do I have lumps in my gravy/recipe?
The cornstarch was not dissolved completely before heat was applied to the recipe.
Why won’t my cornstarch thicken?
Mixture is not at a boil or the mixture did not boil long enough or it boiled for too long.
What else can I use cornstarch for?
There are many uses—We have a pamphlet for that.
Does your cornstarch contain Sulfites?
It is processed with Sulfites but contains less than 10ppm so we are not required to declare it.
How do I make homemade starch for clothing?
Mix 2 1/2 cups of water with 1 1/2 Tbsp. of cornstarch. Stir until combined and bring to a boil for 1 minutes. Allow to cool and put into a spray bottle.