Dr. Oetker Gustin Feine Speisestärke is a 14.1 oz (400 g) box of fine corn starch from Germany, the standard thickener and baking starch in German kitchens for more than a century. It is naturally gluten-free, sold as a single box, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Dr. Oetker Gustin Speisestärke: Fine German Corn Starch for Sauces and Baking
- Pure fine corn starch — finely milled for smooth, lump-free thickening
- Naturally gluten-free and vegan — a single-ingredient starch with no additives
- Thickens sauces, soups, and puddings — the classic base for German Pudding, Rote Grütze, and gravy
- Lighter cakes and cookies — replaces part of the flour for a finer, more tender crumb
- Made in Germany — the original Gustin box sold in German supermarkets since 1900
- 14.1 oz (400 g) box — a pantry size that lasts through months of cooking
How to Use
For sauces, stir one to two tablespoons of Gustin into a few tablespoons of cold water, whisk the slurry into the simmering liquid, and boil briefly while stirring until it thickens. For cakes, swap up to a quarter of the flour for Gustin. Store the box in a cool, dry cupboard with the inner bag folded closed; it keeps for years if it stays dry.
About Dr. Oetker
Dr. Oetker was founded in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1891 by pharmacist August Oetker, whose baking powder in pre-measured packets became a household standard. Gustin corn starch followed in 1900 and is still one of the brand's core baking products. Find more European baking staples in our Grocery & Gourmet Food collection, or learn more at oetker.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Oetker Gustin contain allergens or gluten?
No. Gustin Feine Speisestärke is pure corn starch and does not contain wheat, milk, egg, soy, or nuts, so it is naturally gluten-free and vegan. It is packed in a Dr. Oetker facility that also handles other baking products, so anyone with a severe allergy should read the printed label on the box before use.
How do I use corn starch to thicken a sauce?
Never add starch straight into hot liquid. Mix one to two tablespoons of Gustin with two or three tablespoons of cold water to make a smooth slurry, then stir it into the simmering sauce, soup, or fruit juice. Bring it to a brief boil while stirring and the liquid turns glossy and thick within a minute.
What is the difference between Gustin and regular US corn starch?
Both are corn starch and thicken the same way. Gustin is milled very fine and sold in a 400 g box with a resealable inner bag, and it is the starch German recipes such as Pudding, Rote Grütze, and Käsekuchen assume. Using Gustin gives results that match the original recipe quantities without conversion.
Is Dr. Oetker Gustin imported from Germany?
Yes. This is the authentic German Gustin Feine Speisestärke in the original 400 g box, produced by Dr. Oetker in Germany, not a US-market version. Real Prime Deals imports it and ships every order from our New Jersey warehouse, so US and Canadian customers get the same starch used in German home baking.