Definition of 'optimum'. optimum (ÉptÉªmÉm ) or optimal. The optimum or optimal level or state of something is the best level or state that it could achieve. Aim to do some physical activity three times a week for optimum health. ...regions in which optimal conditions for farming can be created.
Use Tapioca Flour. Also know as tapioca starch, it's a great substitute. You'll want to use 2 tablespoons for every 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Use Rice Flour. Rice flour thickens up like regular flour so use the same proportion: 3 tablespoons for every 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
Corn starch does not have a chemical name because it is not a pure  compound. However, it is a mixture. The components in corn starch  are named amylose and amylopectin.igh amylose corn starches are resistant starches that are not digested. Let me clarify. Most corn starch comes from dent corn and is highly digestible. Cornstarch is n â¦ othing more than chains of glucose.