Corn Strup
What is Corn Strup?
Corn syrup is a food syrup made from the starch of corn. It is produced by breaking down corn starch into sugars, primarily glucose. This process results in a thick, sweet liquid.
Is Corn Strup vegan?
Corn Strup is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Corn Strup a major allergen?
Corn is not considered one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Corn Strup used for?
Manufacturers add corn syrup to foods as a sweetener and to improve texture.
Is Corn Strup safe?
Corn syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Why it's used
Manufacturers add corn syrup to foods as a sweetener and to improve texture. It helps prevent sugar crystallization in candies and keeps baked goods moist, extending their shelf life. It is commonly found in products like candies, ice cream, and baked goods.
Health notes
Corn syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). JECFA has evaluated glucose syrups, which include corn syrup, and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified), considering them food ingredients. EFSA has also evaluated glucose syrup. Corn syrup is a source of added sugars; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no specific amount of added sugars, but suggest at most 10 grams per meal.
Allergen info
Corn is not considered one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
Foods that contain Corn Strup
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Cedar Crest Specialties Inc.
Banana Ice Cream With Crushed Pineapple, Chocolate Fudge Pieces And A Strawberry Swirl, Banana Split, Pineapple, Chocolate Fudge, Strawberry Swirl
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
218kcal
3.0Protein
9.9Fat
30.7Carbs
Dean Foods Company
Reduced Fat Ice Cream, Vanilla & Sprinkles
175kcal
4.8Protein
5.6Fat
28.6Carbs
Delhaize America, Inc.
Orange Slices Flavored Soft Candy
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
333kcal
0Protein
0Fat
85.2Carbs
Paskesz Candy Company
Sour Strawberry, Blue Raspberry Zillions Tangy Candy, Sour Strawberry, Blue Raspberry
High in added sugars — 64% DV per serving
400kcal
0Protein
0Fat
95Carbs
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