Argo Foodservice Corn Starch, 50 Pounds

Argo Pure Corn Starch is a trusted kitchen staple that has been the secret ingredient for generations of American chefs. Naturally colorless and tasteless, it lets the true flavor of your dishes shine through without alteration—ideal for thickening gravies, sauces, soups, pies, and puddings with professional-quality results. This 50 lb. case provides the bulk quantity that busy commercial kitchens need to keep up with demand.

Argo Corn Starch has twice the thickening power of flour, so you use less to achieve the same result—making it both efficient and cost-effective. It is kosher certified, gluten free, and contains no added MSG, giving you a clean, versatile thickener that works across a wide range of dietary needs. With a shelf life of 1,080 days, this bulk package offers excellent storage stability for high-volume operations.

Uses

• Thickening gravies, pan sauces, and au jus
• Setting fruit pies and dessert fillings
• Creating silky puddings and custards
• Coating proteins for light, crispy frying
• Adjusting recipes for gluten-free menus
• Stabilizing soups and stir-fry sauces

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurants and diners relying on daily gravies and sauces
• Bakeries producing pies, puddings, and filled pastries
• Caterers needing gluten-free thickening at scale
• Institutional kitchens in schools, hospitals, and senior care
• Food trucks and fast-casual operators with high sauce turnover

Serving Ideas

• Whisk into turkey drippings for a smooth, glossy holiday gravy
• Stir into berry compotes for a pie filling that sets cleanly
• Slurry into stir-fry sauces for that classic restaurant-style glaze
• Dust on shrimp or chicken before deep-frying for an extra-crisp crust
• Blend into lemon curd or chocolate pudding for a silky, set texture

Recipes

Classic Smooth Gravy (Gluten Free)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Argo Corn Starch
• ¼ cup cold water or cold broth
• 2 cups pan drippings, broth, or stock
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Whisk Argo Corn Starch into the cold liquid until completely smooth—this prevents lumps.
2. Bring your pan drippings or broth to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Slowly pour the corn starch slurry into the simmering liquid while whisking constantly.
4. Bring the mixture to a full boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously, until thickened and glossy.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Typical Customer

Foodservice operators, commercial kitchen managers, and bulk buyers who need a reliable, gluten-free thickener in volume—especially restaurants running daily gravies and sauces, bakeries turning out pies and puddings, and institutions adapting menus for gluten-sensitive diners.