Use Argo Corn Starch to thicken any dish or sauce where a clear, glossy sauce is desirable.Argo Corn Starch has twice the thickening powder of flour. When making recipe substitutions, use only half the amount of corn starch compared to flour, e.g. if the recipe called for 1 cup flour, use ½ cup Argo Corn Starch. Always mix Argo Corn Starch with a cold liquid before adding to hot liquids to prevent lumping. For maximum thickening and clarity, bring a cornstarch thickened mixture to a full boil. Convenient re-sealable packaging; no mess, easy storage, A nearly flavorless thickener, Argo corn starch allows the natural flavor of the food to come through and has been a trusted name in corn starch for over a century. Corn starch can be used as a thickener in pies, puddings, custards and cakes filling. It is also Free of Gluten, MSG, Soy, Milk, Eggs, Peanuts and Tree Nuts, making it the perfect substitute in cooking and baking when flour and other glutinous starches must be avoided.