Ingredient

Caramel Topping: Corn Syrup

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add corn syrup to foods primarily as a sweetener, but it also functions …

What it is

Corn syrup is a food syrup made from the starch of corn. It is produced by breaking down corn starch into smaller sugar molecules through a process called enzymatic hydrolysis. This results in a thick, sweet liquid primarily composed of glucose.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add corn syrup to foods primarily as a sweetener, but it also functions as a thickener and helps prevent crystallization, which keeps products moist. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods, sauces, and beverages.

Health notes

Corn syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a source of added sugars, the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no specific amount of added sugars, but suggest limiting intake to at most 10 grams per meal. Excessive consumption of added sugars, including corn syrup, can contribute to increased calorie intake. JECFA has evaluated sugars, including glucose, and has not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified) for them.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Caramel Topping: Corn Syrup

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Brand Castle, LLC In The Mix, Gourmet Brownie Mix, Salted Caramel, Salted Caramel Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 357kcal 3.6Protein 5.4Fat 78.6Carbs Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Sweet Roll Covered In Caramel & Pecans Ooey Gooey Rolls, Caramel Pecan Golden West Trading, Inc. Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Sweet Roll Covered In Caramel & Pecans Ooey Gooey Rolls, Caramel Pecan Frozen Bread & Dough High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 74% DV per serving 364kcal 5Protein 14.3Fat 53.6Carbs Salted Caramel Fruit Dip, Salted Caramel Duke Sandwich Productions, Inc. Salted Caramel Fruit Dip, Salted Caramel Dips & Salsa High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 300kcal 3.3Protein 20Fat 23.3Carbs Caramel Turtle Flavored Brownie Mix, Caramel Turtle Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Caramel Turtle Flavored Brownie Mix, Caramel Turtle Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 438kcal 6.2Protein 10.9Fat 75Carbs Golden West Trading, Inc. Caramel Pecans Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Sweet Rolls, Caramel Pecans Ooey-Gooey Frozen Bread & Dough High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 72% DV per serving 364kcal 5Protein 14.3Fat 52.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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