Is maize thickener healthy? A look at its pros, cons, and alternatives
                                
                                
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                                As a highly processed food, maize thickener—commonly known as cornstarch—is essentially pure, refined carbohydrate. While useful for thickening sauces and gravies, this processing removes nearly all the original nutrients, prompting many to question, 'Is maize thickener healthy?'