Avoid starch: the best alternatives

If you don't have a cornstarch at hand or would like to do without the binder in general, you can easily replace it. We show you the best alternatives to conventional cornstarch.

Avoid starch: alternatives for baking

When baking, there are some alternatives to starch, which should make the pastries fluffy and lighter.

• If the cornstarch is used with flour anyway, you can replace it with flour. Thus, the dough does not become so soft, but the taste does not change.
• Pudding powder consists largely of cornstarch and is therefore the ideal replacement. However, the taste must also match the desired cake.
• Another alternative is locust bean gum. This has the same properties as starch and is also vegan. In addition, it is lactose and gluten free.

Cooking alternatives

If you want to make a delicious sauce, you often need a little cornstarch to bind it. We present possible alternatives in the following points.

• You can use flour to thicken your sauce. However, be sure to use a kitchen strainer and gently stir in the flour. This way you avoid the formation of lumps.
• As another alternative, you can also use an egg. Stir in this and let the sauce boil briefly.
• Psyllium husks are also a good alternative, and they are also vegan and gluten-free. Simply add some ground psyllium husks. These also promote your gut health and support you in losing weight.

In our next practical tip, we will show you the best alternatives to cream stiffeners.