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Substitutions

Substitute for Cornstarch

6 tested substitutions — with the ratio and the caveat that decides whether it works.

Ratio Cornstarch Works in
×2 All-purpose flour

Flour is half as strong — use double, cook out the raw taste.

Kitchen-tested 		cooking
×1 arrowroot

Clearer gloss; avoid dairy sauces (goes slimy).

Reference ratio 		cooking
×1 tapioca starch

Chewier texture — great in fruit pies.

Reference ratio 		cooking · baking
×1 potato starch

Do not boil — thickens at lower temperature.

Reference ratio 		cooking
×2 White rice flour

Rice flour is weaker — use about double.

Reference ratio 		cooking
×1 Corn flour (fine maize)

Cloudier result; works for rustic sauces.

Reference ratio 		cooking

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best substitute for Cornstarch?

It depends on the recipe — the table above shows which substitutes work in baking vs cooking.

Can I substitute Cornstarch in baking?

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.