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	Cornstarch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cornstarch, or cornflour, is the starch of the maize grain, commonly known as corn.
		Cornstarch is often used as a binder in puddings and similar foods.
		Cornstarch puddings may be easily made at home, benefitting from the use of a double boiler.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cornstarch (320 words)

	Cookbook:Cornstarch - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
		Both cornstarch and finely-ground cornmeal are sometimes called cornflour; this is thus a bad term to use.
		Commonly, anywhere from 1 t to 2 T of cornstarch are added to 1 c of fluid.
		Cornstarch may be added to powdered sugar to prevent clumping.
	en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Cookbook:Cornstarch (140 words)

	Cornstarch
		Cornstarch is made from corn and is a fine white powdery starch used to thicken pie fillings, sauces, gravies, and puddings.
		Cornstarch can prevent eggs from curdling--very helpful in custards and helps heat transfer through custard more evenly which is helpful in custard pies.
		Cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour but it does impart a slightly starchy taste.
	www.barryfarm.com /nutri_info/thickeners/cornstarch.html (132 words)

	Public Citizen \| Publications - Petition to Food and Drug Administration to ban cornstarch powder on latex gloves. (HRG ...
		This interaction between cornstarch and latex has been implicated as the major cause of airborne latex, as evidenced by the fact that work areas which use only powder-free gloves have been shown to have low or undetectable amounts of latex aeroallergens.
		However, despite this and the developing understanding of the negative effects of the use of cornstarch powder on examination and surgical gloves, there is still resistance to the use of powder-free gloves based on questions about their ease of use and effectiveness, as well as about the cost of switching to powder-free alternatives.
		The evidence of the adverse effects of cornstarch and the growing problem of latex allergies, especially among health care professionals, indicate that the continued use of this powder on surgical and examination gloves is of major concern.
	www.citizen.org /publications/release.cfm?ID=6629 (4191 words)

	Cornstarch Magic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		If you let the mixture stand for a while you will see that the cornstarch settles to the bottom and there is a layer of clear water on the top.
		The most generally accepted explanation for the behavior of the cornstarch and water mix is that when sitting still the granules of cornstarch are surrounded by water.
		Cornstarch — A dense, powdery "flour" obtained from the endosperm portion of the corn kernel.
	www.cord.edu /faculty/nelsons/ed337/stations/a_cornstarchmagic.html (391 words)

	Thicken sauces with cornstarch - Orlando Sentinel : Shopping Food (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Cornstarch is a powdery substance extracted from the endosperm of the corn kernel.
		Cornstarch and other starches and powders are used to bring puddings, sauces and soups to the desired consistency.
		Because it tends to form lumps when added to liquid, cornstarch is mixed with cold liquid to dilute before being added to a sauce.
	www.orlandosentinel.com /shopping/food/orl-cooking-class-cornstarch,0,3079618.column (265 words)

	Obleck Activity
		Try mixing your own cornstarch and water so you get an understanding of what the layer just under the mantle is like.
		Answer: both the asthenosphere and the cornstarch mixture have the properties of both a liquid and of a solid.
		Answer: the cornstarch is a mixture of two compounds, but the composition of the asthenosphere is much more complex.
	www.usoe.k12.ut.us /curr/science/sciber00/8th/earth/sciber/cornstar.htm (308 words)

	Excessive Cornstarch Powder on Latex (Esmark) Bandages
		More recently, with the growing awareness of individuals' allergic sensitivities to latex in the healthcare workplace, cornstarch has also been recognized as a vector for transporting latex antigens and inducing allergic reactions when the powder is aerosolized from latex products.(2) The resulting reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) can be life threatening.
		While postoperative complications attributable to cornstarch exposure occur infrequently, and problems of hypersensitivity may be even rarer, both are preventable.
		The manufacturer states that controlling the process of cornstarch application is difficult and that it tries to minimize powder application while still using enough to prevent the latex from sticking to itself.
	www.mdsr.ecri.org /summary/detail.aspx?doc_id=8243 (447 words)

	Cornstarch Suspension Science Experiment
		A mixture of cornstarch and water make what is known as a suspension.
		When you squeeze a Cornstarch Suspension it really feels like a solid because its molecules line up.
		But it looks like a liquid and acts like a liquid when no one is pressing on it because the molecules relax.
	www.kidzone.ws /science/cornstarch.htm (169 words)

	Allrecipes \| Cook's Encyclopedia \| cornstarch
		A dense, powdery "flour" obtained from the endosperm portion of the corn kernel.
		Cornstarch is most commonly used as a thickening agent for puddings, sauces, soups, etc. Because it tends to form lumps, cornstarch is generally mixed with a small amount of cold liquid to form a thin paste before being stirred into a hot mixture.
		Cornstarch is also used in combination with flour in many European cake and cookie recipes; it produces a finer-textured, more compact product than flour alone.
	allrecipes.com /advice/ref/ency/terms/6037.asp (166 words)

	Cornstarch: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Cornstarch is often used as a binder in pudding pudding quick summary:
		Cornstarch puddings may be easily made at home, EHandler: no quick summary.
		Cornstarch also has many uses in the manufacturing of environment-friendly products.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/cornstarch.htm (934 words)

	Cornstarch - Household Tips for Cornstarch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Most of us have a box of cornstarch in our cupboards for the two or But cornstarch is a great help-me for personal care because it absorbs moisture.
		Photo of Cornstarch Cornstarch is a dense powder obtained from the endosperm portion of corn.
		For 1 tablespoon cornstarch, substitute 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; OR 1 tablespoon potato flour or rice flour; OR 4 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca;
	blhx.com /?q=cornstarch (366 words)

	Stocking the Staples
		Cornstarch is a thickener that comes from the starch of corn or wheat.
		If you use cornstarch to thicken something containing citrus or apple juices, such as a pie, it's thickening powers are cut in half.
		Cornstarch usually has a "best used by" or "best purchased by" date on the box.
	www.practicalpantry.com /staples/page3.html (300 words)

	Cooks.com - Recipes - Cornstarch
		Add enough water to cornstarch so that it is thick.
		In separate bowl, stir cornstarch and remaining water thoroughly.
		Mix the water, cornstarch and several drops of...
	www.cooks.com /rec/search/0,1-11,cornstarch,FF.html (61 words)

	Cornstarch and Water: Is it Liquid or Solid? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In Drilling Fluid: The Lifeblood of the Well you can read about Visplex*, a substance used in the drilling fluid that transports cuttings from the bottom of a borehole to the surface.
		A mixture of cornstarch and water also changes viscosity depending on whether or not it is agitated, but in a different way.
		Mix the two together by lifting the mixture from the bottom of the bowl to the top with your fingers until there is an even consistency.
	www.seed.slb.com /en/scictr/lab/cornstarch (278 words)

	FamilyFun: Cornstarch Clay - and More Family Fun
		When dry, this dough is heavy and durable, which makes it excellent for larger items, such as candlesticks, small bowls, trivets or a lasting impression of your child's hand.
		Cornstarch Clay's sticky consistency is also a plus when sculpting figures: A tail or head easily attaches to a body with a gentle push.
		Cornstarch Clay will keep unrefrigerated for up to 2 weeks when stored with a small bit of wet sponge in a plastic bag or sealed container.
	familyfun.go.com /arts-and-crafts/buildmodel/feature/famf88clay/famf88clay5.html (226 words)

	Vaseline In The Hair
		Apply a little cornstarch or cornmeal powder (do not use baby powder as it can be harmful to the lungs) to the sections of the hair that contains the Vaseline.
		The cornstarch binds with the Vaseline and allows it to be carried out of the hair by the shampoo.
		Although some visitors have reported success with white flour and other similar binding agents, the best results seem to be guaranteed with the cornstarch or cornmeal powder.
	www.hairboutique.com /tips/tip959.htm (717 words)

	The Straight Dope Mailbag: Why can't you put cornstarch in your Passover cheesecake?
		When I pointed out that potatoes were also new world plants, he got a little upset and said that was different and changed the subject.
		I discussed this with a friend who is a Mexican Jew of Ashkenazic heritage; he said it was always difficult at Passover, his Sephardic friends could eat corn tortillas and he could only eat cardboard.
		And, it is worth noting, the prohibition against cornstarch doesn't apply to the rest of the year, only to Passover.
	www.straightdope.com /mailbag/mcornsta.html (609 words)

	New Page 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Patterns: Top view of a vibrated layer of cornstarch and of glass microspheres in water.
		White corresponds to the highest points, and fl to depressions that reach the container bottom.
		Onset of Delocalization: Side view of the first steps of a delocalizing hole in cornstarch.
	chaos.ph.utexas.edu /research/vibrated_cornstarch.htm#reprint (142 words)

	60 Second Science
		The cornstarch and water stirred together create a mixture.
		When the solid grains of cornstarch are evenly spaced apart in the water, the starch grains slide easily past one another, as liquids do.
		Cornstarch: A natural nutrient carbohydrate found in the stem, root, and fruit of a corn plant.
	60secondscience.org /activities/cornstarchAndWater.html (345 words)

	ISO: Cornstarch Pudding
		My mother used to make cornstarch pudding for us; I recall it being a very simple process~not like the ones I have seen posted, but I may be wrong.
		She doesn't have a copy of it, it has been ages since she made it and she isn't sure she could prepare it now without the recipe.
		If anyone out there has the original cornstarch pudding recipe, or any others, I am sure she would appreciate them.
	www.recipelink.com /gm/1/4242 (112 words)

	Wilton Discussion Forums - Finger dipped in cornstarch?
		I found if I used the cornstarch while the icing was still fresh, sometimes the icing wouldn't "soak up" quite all the cornstarch.
		The finger dipped in cornstarch is a method to smooth parts of a decorating pan or parts that you can smooth out dots and balls.
		You dip your finger in the cornstarch then pat it on the part that you need smoothening then dip again.
	www.wilton.com /forums/messageview.cfm?catid=8&threadid=68428 (507 words)

	Lung accumulations of eosinophil granulocytes after exposure to cornstarch glove powder -- Grunewald et al. 21 (4): 646 ...
		the tissue response to surgical cornstarch glove powder in rats
		Cornstarch glove powder exposure may be an interesting model
		Cornstarch peritonitis following the trail of the surgeon's gloves.
	erj.ersjournals.com /cgi/content/full/21/4/646 (2918 words)

	Cornstarch Powders Don’t Pose Risk of Ovarian Cancer - Study (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 14, 1997 -- Supporters of cornstarch-based feminine powders are questioning the validity of recent findings which linked the use of such powders with the risk of ovarian cancer.
		"The safety of cornstarch as a pure food and pharmaceutical ingredient is unquestioned," says Dr. Pennisi.
		Any question regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral, drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed physician or to the product's manufacturer.
	www.pslgroup.com /dg/21116.htm (387 words)

	children with DIABETES - Clinical Study of Uncooked Cornstarch
		To diminish nocturnal and morning hypoglycemia in subjects with IDDM, a snack bar containing 5g of uncooked cornstarch (22g CHO, 7g protein, 2.5g fat = 120 calories, 1 1/2 bread exchanges) was developed to be part of the evening snack.
		Evaluation of the snack bar with cornstarch (Bar 1), compared to an equivalent bar without cornstarch (Bar 2), was done in normal subjects and in subjects with IDDM.
		These data suggest that Bar 1, with uncooked cornstarch, was more slowly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract of normal controls, and that it can diminish nocturnal and morning hypoglycemia in subjects with IDDM.
	www.childrenwithdiabetes.com /d_08_c21.htm (363 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Catherwood asks Nick to come in out of the Cornstarch and dry his mucklucks by the fire.
		Cornstarch is a prop widely used by foley artists (a/k/a "Sound Effects Guys" -- "thanks Rocky!") to simulate walking through snow.
		It also expels a fine dusting of cornstarch, which settles nicely onto scripts, mikes, tape reels, etc. Experienced foley artists leave the cornstarch box inside a plastic bag.
	home.earthlink.net /~ritter/firesign/lexicon/C.html (928 words)

	How to bake with cornstarch
		I was making a filling for a refrigerated pie with 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/4 cups water blended and brought to a boil.
		And if you boil a cornstarch thickened filling for more than three minutes, it will thin out.
		Then, whisk in the water to dissolve the cornstarch.
	home.ivillage.com /cooking/technique/0,,38bf,00.html (329 words)

	Cornstarch puddings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Mix the cornstarch and sugar in a cup.
		The amount of cornstarch determines the firmness of the pudding.
		Then add 0.5 tsp powdered cardamom, 1/8 tsp powdered ginger to the cornstarch mix in step (2).
	www.iwaruna.com /orca/food/sweets/cpuddings.html (174 words)

	Cornstarch - FNWL
		Cornstarch is a silky powdery starch made from corn.
		Cornstarch is a safer alternative than using talc on babies.
		When used in water-based formulations, cornstarch will act as a thickener.
	fromnaturewithlove.com /product.asp?product_id=othcornstar&searchflag=1 (298 words)

	Craft Ideas: Cornstarch Based Modeling Clay Recipes
		Here are some craft ideas for using cornstarch based modeling clays.
		I like the porcelain designation because cornstarch based modeling clays are pure white and if sealed after drying, they actually resemble fine porcelain.
		Cornstarch modeling clays containing salt are the most porous, so are only suitable for craft projects that have a rough or rustic finish.
	www.theartfulcrafter.com /craft-ideas-nine.html (1181 words)

	Cornstarch - Kitchen Cupboard Beauty Tips
		Most of us have a box of cornstarch in our cupboards for the two or three times a year when a recipe calls for it.
		But cornstarch is a great help-me for personal care because it absorbs moisture.
		Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with kaolin (white clay).
	www.care2.com /channels/solutions/self/1313 (419 words)

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