What is a Cornstarch?
Corn starch, maize starch, or cornflour is the starch derived from corn grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the kernel.
Corn starch is a common food ingredient, often used to thicken sauces or soups, and to make corn syrup and other sugars.
Where Can I Buy Cornstarch In South Africa?
Woolworths food, North Cape Mall
Address: North Cape Mall, 62 Memorial Rd, Royldene, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 pm
Phone: +27 53 836 1380
Checkers Mimosa Mall
Address: Cnr Nelson Mandela and Gen Dan Pienaar Dr, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 51 411 2240
Shoprite Botshabelo Mall
Address: Cnr Jazzman Mokgothu Highway &, First Street, Bloemfontein, 9781, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 51 531 5000
Woolworths Foodstop
Address: Helicon Heights, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 51 433 1357
Checkers York Street
Address: York St, George South, George, 6529, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 44 805 2400
What is cornstarch in South Africa called?
Maize starch is a food additive (E1404) that also belongs to the group of Native starches like potato starch, wheat starch, and tapioca-rice starch.
It is also known as Corn starch, Corn flour, and Maizena (a popular South African household ingredient used for the thickening of sauces and soups).