Corn Syrup And Caramel Color

Corn syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. It is produced by breaking down the starch into simpler sugars. Caramel color is a dark brown coloring agent made by heating sugars, often with ammonia or sulfites, under controlled conditions.

Corn syrup is used as a sweetener and to add moisture and texture to foods. Caramel color provides a brown hue to products. They are often found together in processed meats like bacon and sausages, as well as in baked goods such as cakes and snack cakes.

Corn syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Caramel color is also approved by the FDA as a food additive. Both ingredients are commonly consumed in many foods. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these ingredients. Evidence on the health effects of high intake of added sugars, including those from corn syrup, is an area of ongoing research and public health discussion.