Corn Sweetener
What is Corn Sweetener?
Corn sweetener is a general term for various sweetening ingredients made from corn starch. These include corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and dextrose, all of which are processed forms of corn.
Is Corn Sweetener vegan?
Corn Sweetener is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Corn Sweetener a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Corn Sweetener used for?
Manufacturers use corn sweeteners to provide sweetness, improve texture, and help retain moisture in foods.
Is Corn Sweetener safe?
Corn sweeteners, including corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use corn sweeteners to provide sweetness, improve texture, and help retain moisture in foods. They are common in a wide range of products, such as soft drinks, baked goods, candies, and sauces like ketchup and BBQ sauce.
Health notes
Corn sweeteners, including corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are a source of added sugars in the diet. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting intake of added sugars, with no amount recommended and at most 10 grams per meal. Like other sugars, corn sweeteners provide calories and are metabolized by the body in similar ways.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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