Maizena: nf Maizena (trademark registered in 1853; word coming from the English maizena, from maize “corn”) is cornstarch prepared for use in cooking as a binding agent. Maizena is obtained by extracting starch from the endosperm. This powder has gelling properties. It is used a lot in pastry, for biscuits in particular.
It is mainly used to thicken foods or bind sauces. You have to dilute the cornstarch in a cold liquid (ea...
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