Maizena Fecula De Maiz Duryea

Knorr Maizena Fécula de Maíz Duryea is a familiar, single-ingredient corn starch sold in a modest 14.10 oz box that you’re most likely to spot in the baking and pantry aisle of American supermarkets — shelved with other thickeners and baking staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, tapioca starch and instant pudding mixes. In stores with a well-stocked international section it often appears alongside Latin American pantry items, signaling its cultural roots. This product fits into shopping trips meant for meal prep, holiday baking or making sauces and gravies from scratch; home cooks reach for it when they want to thicken soups, stews, custards, puddings or pan sauces, or to give fried coatings a crisp, light finish. Maizena’s brand carries strong associations with Latin American and Hispanic kitchens, appealing to cooks who grew up using it for traditional desserts and comfort dishes; positioned as a dependable kitchen staple, its marketing emphasizes utility and heritage more than trendiness. The label is simple — a short ingredient list (corn starch, with sulfur dioxide noted as a quality protectant) and a calorie callout (1 Tbsp = 30 calories) — which can create a “clean label” impression even though there’s no organic certification or child-focused branding. In plain processing terms, it’s a refined starch extracted from corn and packaged for household use. Sensory cues: a very fine, silky white powder that thickens transparently when heated with liquid; packaged in a small box or bag, it’s used in a quick ritual of whisking into cold water before heating or dusting on foods before frying. Product of Mexico; familiar, practical, and quietly versatile in everyday cooking.