Argo Foodservice Corn Starch, 50 Pounds

Argo Corn Starch Corn Starch Naturally colorless and tasteless Ideal for thickening dishes and sauces No added MSG Kosher certified Gluten free Shelf life: 1080 days 50 lb.

Uses

Gravy and sauce thickening: Blend with a cold liquid before adding to hot mixtures to create smooth, lump free gravies, pan sauces, and reductions.
Soup and stew body: Stir into broths and bisques for silky texture and appealing clarity without muting flavor.
Gluten free recipe adaptation: Substitute for flour in coatings, batters, and fillings to serve gluten free diners without sacrificing consistency.
Pie filling and pudding set: Use in fruit pie fillings, custards, and puddings for glossy, stable results that hold after cooling.
Light breading and frying: Combine with seasonings for a crisp, delicate coating on proteins and vegetables.

Who Would Benefit

• Commercial kitchen chefs and cooks who need a reliable, bulk thickening agent
• Foodservice operators serving gluten free menus or diners with celiac sensitivity
• Catering companies preparing large batch gravies, sauces, and soups
• Institutional kitchens in hospitals, schools, and corporate cafeterias
• Bakers producing fruit pies, custards, and puddings at scale

Product Highlights

• 50 lb foodservice size for high volume operations
• Naturally colorless and tasteless; preserves the true flavor of food
• Twice the thickening power of flour, so less product is needed per recipe
• Kosher certified
• Gluten free
• 1,080 day shelf life for confident bulk stocking

Preparation & Use

Argo Corn Starch has twice the thickening power of flour. When substituting in any recipe, use only half the amount of corn starch compared to flour; for example, if a recipe calls for 1 cup of flour, use ½ cup of Argo Corn Starch. Always mix the corn starch with a cold liquid before adding it to hot mixtures to prevent lumping. For maximum thickening and clarity, bring the cornstarch thickened mixture to a full boil. This step activates the starch fully and produces the clearest, most stable result.

Common Applications

Use Argo Corn Starch to thicken gravies, pan sauces, fruit pie fillings, custards, puddings, stir fry sauces, and Asian style glazes. It also works as a lightweight coating for fried chicken, fish, and tempura style vegetables, delivering a crisp shell that flour alone cannot match. In gluten free kitchens, it replaces wheat flour in roux based sauces and baked fillings, giving diners with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity safe access to classic textures.