

Human: What are the general uses of cornstarch when cooking?

Assistant: In cooking, cornstarch is used as a thickener, as well as an ingredient in some recipes, such as desserts or puddings. It is also used as a "lightning agent", meaning it provides aeration that brightens the flavor of food.


Human: What are the general uses of cornstarch when cooking?

Assistant: It’s used to thicken soup, gravy, and sauce.
What are the general uses of cornstarch when cooking?
In cooking, cornstarch is used as a thickener, as well as an ingredient in some recipes, such as desserts or puddings. It is also used as a "lightning agent", meaning it provides aeration that brightens the flavor of food.
It’s used to thicken soup, gravy, and sauce.