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Corn flour also known as Maize starch or corn starch is the starch of the corn (maize) grain obtained from the endosperm of the corn kernel. Maize starch is basically a carbohydrate, which is in white powder form. Maize starch is used as a thickening agent in soups and liquid-based foods, such as sauces, gravies, soups, pies, custards and other deserts. Cornflour can be used to coat fruits in pie tarts and other deserts before baking.