corn starch is the starch derived from corn (maize) 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. Corn starch is versatile, easily modified, and finds many uses in industry such as adhesives, in paper products, as an anti-sticking agent, and textile manufacturing. It has medical uses as well, such as to supply glucose for people with glycogen storage disease.

Application:

1. 1. In food, Corn starch is used as a thickening agent in liquid-based foods, an anticaking agent in powdered sugar, substitute of arrowroot starch. Food producers reduce production costs by adding varying amounts of corn starch to foods, for example to cheese and yogurt. Chicken nuggets with a thin outer layer of corn starch allows increased oil absorption and crispness after the latter stages of frying.
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3. 2.Medical: Corn starch is the preferred anti-stick agent on medical products made from natural latex, including condoms, diaphragms, and medical gloves.
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5. 3.Corn starch can supply of glucose to maintain blood sugar levels for people with glycogen storage disease.