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Batch two under construction. This is regular corn starch. A lot thicker and slightly more difficult to work with. I did discover however that if you cook it to the same temperature as batch one you will have 77 to 78% solids. That is far better than the instructions that read cook for 20 to 25 minutes until smooth and clear. My patience runs out before that – I am better to have a temperature goal so I won't quit.
Batch two under construction. This is regular corn starch. A lot thicker and slightly more difficult to work with. I did discover however that if you cook it to the same temperature as batch one you will have 77 to 78% solids. That is far better than the instructions that read cook for 29 to 25 minutes until smooth and clear. My patience runs out before that – I am better to have a temperature goal so I won't quit.
