If you have a corn allergy or gluten insensitivity, avoid eating cornstarch. Instead, use the above-mentioned alternatives like arrowroot, tapioca, or potato starch for your health and safety.

Cornstarch is a popular ingredient in sauces and various dishes around the world. However, it looks like people are eating it by itself. Is that safe?

“I used to be very ashamed to eat cornstarch, I always wanted to run away and hide,” Ramos rued. “I was removed from school a few times because of problems with dengue (viral disease ...

She must eat it to survive (Picture: Jam Press) A young Brazilian woman with a rare genetic condition has shared how she has to consume cornstarch every three hours to survive.