It is low in fat and used as a substitute for cream in baked goods, pancakes, and soups. Canola oil contains more mono-unsaturated fat than any other oil except olive. It is best for stir-frying because the flavor is bland and it can withstand high heat. Good with bacon and salads. Cornmeal is made from dried corn kernel and is used for corn bread, corn cakes, and corn sticks.
Yellow cornmeal has slightly more vitamin A than white.
Cornstarch is made from the endosperm of the corn kernel. It is used to thicken sauces and stews in place of flour and fat. Couscous is a granular semolina that is soaked until soft. It is served like rice. Dijon mustard is medium hot, with a clean, sharp taste and a pale color.