What can I use instead of cornflour?

The best substitute for cornflour is Arrowroot.

What can I substitute for cornflour?

Running low on cornflour? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.

About cornflour

Cornflour is a fine powder made from ground maize kernels, sourced globally with major production in the Americas and Asia. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavour and neutral aroma with an ultra-fine, silky texture. In cooking, cornflour acts as a thickening agent for sauces, gravies, and custards, creating a smooth finish without cloudiness. It's also used in baking to lighten cake crumb and improve texture.

Best substitute

Arrowroot

Use 1 tbsp arrowroot for every 1 tbsp cornflour.

thickening saucesgraviescustardsglazeshigh-acid dishes — arrowroot breaks down

Alternative

Tapioca starch

Use 1 tbsp tapioca starch for every 1 tbsp cornflour.

thickeningpie fillingssaucesdairy-based sauces — can become slimy

Alternative

All-purpose flour

Use 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for every 1 tbsp cornflour — it's a weaker thickener.

saucesgraviesclear sauces — flour makes them opaqueglazes

What is cornflour called in other countries?

Country	Name
Australia	cornflour
United Kingdom	cornflour
New Zealand	cornflour
United States	cornstarch
Canada	cornstarch

Common names for cornflour

cornstarchcorn starchcorn flour