Ingredient

Contains Less Than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use HFCS as a sweetener and to improve texture and shelf life in …

What is Contains Less Than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup?

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. The starch is broken down into glucose, and then some of the glucose is converted into fructose through an enzymatic process. This gives HFCS a sweetness similar to table sugar (sucrose).

Is Contains Less Than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup vegan?

Contains Less Than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Contains Less Than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Contains Less Than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup a major allergen?

HFCS is derived from corn, which is not one of the 9 major allergens.

What is Contains Less Than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup used for?

Manufacturers use HFCS as a sweetener and to improve texture and shelf life in many processed foods.

Is Contains Less Than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup safe?

HFCS is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as an ingredient.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use HFCS as a sweetener and to improve texture and shelf life in many processed foods. It is commonly found in beverages, baked goods, cereals, condiments, and canned fruits and vegetables.

Health notes

HFCS is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as an ingredient. Like other caloric sweeteners, excessive intake of HFCS can contribute to weight gain and related health issues. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated HFCS and other sugars. Evidence on whether HFCS has unique health effects compared to other sugars is mixed and debated among researchers.

Allergen info

HFCS is derived from corn, which is not one of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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