Cornflour vs Cornstarch

A side-by-side guide to substituting Cornstarch for Cornflour (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Cornstarch works as a 1:1 swap for Cornflour in most recipes.

Side-by-side

Cornflour

Base unit: tbsp

Read the full guide: Cornflour

Cornstarch

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

Tags: commonvegandairy-freegluten-free

Notes: In most cuisines, cornflour and cornstarch are identical or nearly so. Direct 1:1 substitution works perfectly for thickening and baking applications.

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When to use Cornstarch instead of Cornflour

In most cuisines, cornflour and cornstarch are identical or nearly so. Direct 1:1 substitution works perfectly for thickening and baking applications. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Cornstarch for Cornflour?

Yes — In most cuisines, cornflour and cornstarch are identical or nearly so. Direct 1:1 substitution works perfectly for thickening and baking applications. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Cornflour to Cornstarch?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Cornflour and Cornstarch interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but In most cuisines, cornflour and cornstarch are identical or nearly so..

Is Cornstarch a better substitute than other options for Cornflour?

Cornstarch is one of the options SubSwap lists for Cornflour. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Cornflour substitutes.

Looking for more Cornflour substitutes beyond Cornstarch?

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