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I sure do hate ALDI! Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:20 pm  I sure do hate ALDI!		  
Hi Conchita

I did find "Maismehl" (direct translation: corn flour Laughing) not long after I arrived in Germany. But it just wasn't the same. It wasn't quite as fine. I don't remember having seen "Maizena". But as I said, I just bring corn starch back with me now, so I haven't really tried to find corn starch here in quite a while. I'll have to make it a point to see whether Aldi has it next time I'm there. Laughing

Speaking of foods....
When I lived in the USA, my favorite mayonnaise was a brand called "Hellmann's". When I first came to Germany, I found a brand available which was also known to me in the USA: "Miracle Whip". Unfortunately, I hate Miracle Whip because it's too sweet. A few years later, "Hellmann's" launched their product on the German market. I was happy as a clam (Wink) to hear that I could finally get Hellmann's in Germany and immediately went out and bought some. Unfortunately, Hellmann's had changed their recipe and to me it tasted just like Miracle Whip. I ended up tossing it in the garbage. I can't tell you how disappointed I was to think I'd never have my favorite mayo again. But, it turned out, Hellmann's had only changed their recipe for the German market and thankfully the American version has remained unchanged. Laughing

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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 13:57 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Conchita wrote:
Tamara wrote:
Amy Smile

I looked for cornstarch (to have cooked a special sauce), but in both my cases (case studies Smile ) I asked Tesco’s staff just 'starch'.

Tamara, they usually call it cornflour in the UK. You're bound to find it now Smile !

If they call corn starch cornflour, then what do they call corn flour?
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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 14:02 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Jamie (K) wrote:
If they call corn starch cornflour, then what do they call corn flour?

They call it 'cornmeal'.

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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 14:07 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Conchita wrote:
Jamie (K) wrote:
If they call corn starch cornflour, then what do they call corn flour?

They call it 'cornmeal'.

Smile

Then what do they call corn meal?
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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 14:19 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Jamie (K) wrote:
Conchita wrote:
Jamie (K) wrote:
If they call corn starch cornflour, then what do they call corn flour?

They call it 'cornmeal'.

Smile

Then what do they call corn meal?

Laughing
I kind of expected this question Rolling Eyes !

First of all, what you call 'corn' is 'maize' in the UK. So, your 'corn flour' would be either 'maize flour' or 'cornmeal' (the rougher variety of flour). As far as I know, though, it's not half as popular as in America.
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I sure do hate ALDI! Sun Jul 02, 2006 14:24 pm  I sure do hate ALDI!		  
Here, corn flour is fine, and corn meal is coarse.

I feel equally mystified by people in the Eastern US. If they call a pop a soda, then what do they call a soda?
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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 14:45 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Conchita wrote:
First of all, what you call 'corn' is 'maize' in the UK. So, your 'corn flour' would be either 'maize flour' or 'cornmeal' (the rougher variety of flour). As far as I know, though, it's not half as popular as in America.

Just as a little addition for English learners (and hoping not to confuse them further):

The term 'corn' in the UK means 'cereal crops', such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, whereas in the US it refers to 'maize'.

You can find more on this here:
http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-9273813
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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 14:51 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Conchita wrote:
The term 'corn' in the UK means 'cereal crops', such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, whereas in the US it refers to 'maize'.

Which, in the US, is sometimes referred to as maize.
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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 15:00 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Jamie (K) wrote:
Conchita wrote:
The term 'corn' in the UK means 'cereal crops', such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, whereas in the US it refers to 'maize'.

Which, in the US, is sometimes referred to as maize.

Oh dear! Smile

As Spencer would say, who's reponsible for this mess?
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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 15:09 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Conchita wrote:
Jamie (K) wrote:
Conchita wrote:
The term 'corn' in the UK means 'cereal crops', such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, whereas in the US it refers to 'maize'.

Which, in the US, is sometimes referred to as maize.

Oh dear! Smile

As Spencer would say, who's reponsible for this mess?

It's all just one big maze! Wink

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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 16:02 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Yankee wrote:
It's all just one big maze! Wink

What a long way a little word can go! Isn't it just amazing?

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Try to find starch in Tesco :) Sun Jul 02, 2006 18:49 pm  Try to find starch in Tesco :)		  
Conchita wrote:
Tamara, they usually call it cornflour in the UK. You're bound to find it now Smile !

Conchita! Right you are!

I’ve found cornflour (exactly, not corn flour, nor corn starch) fairly easy – at Home Bakery. (Though today I’ve been in Sainsbury’s, not in Tesco, but now I’m sure to find the same in Tesco store).

"Sainsbury’s CORNFLOUR
Perfect for thickening sauces, gravies and casseroles.
Ingredients: CORNFLOUR.
…
Suitable for Vegetarians." Smile

Great! (This language Forum is really life-coaching! Smile )

Thanks a lot!
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We love ALDI (at leat sometimes) Tue Jul 11, 2006 14:55 pm  We love ALDI (at leat sometimes)		  
Jamie (K) wrote:
In general, the only people I know who like to shop at ALDI are people who like to spend time shopping. I personally think the store wastes my time.

Hi Jamie, obviously some of us seem to love ALDI Wink. Seriously, they are offering a very refreshing drink. If you like you can stop by at our office and try it yourself:

a crazy ALDI fan:

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I sure do hate ALDI! Tue Jul 11, 2006 16:43 pm  I sure do hate ALDI!		  
Hi Torsten

An impressive picture! Can we assume that it was taken with your new toy (camera)? Laughing

Maybe the Aldi people will discover the photo and sign you to an exclusive and lucrative promotional contract. Wink Laughing

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We love ALDI Tue Jul 11, 2006 16:51 pm  We love ALDI		  
You are right Amy, the photo was taken by Mr. Gromov with our new Olympus. As for the ALDI contract, that's an interesting idea. Maybe they can use the feedback you have provided, too.
Let's wait until the first ALDI executive joins our forum Wink.
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