Ingredient

Corn Syrup And Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

This combination is primarily used as a sweetener in many processed foods. It also …

What it is

Corn syrup and sugar is a combination of two common sweeteners. Corn syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch, while sugar (sucrose) is a crystalline sweetener typically derived from sugarcane or sugar beets. This blend combines the properties of both ingredients.

Why it's used

This combination is primarily used as a sweetener in many processed foods. It also helps control moisture, adds body, and contributes to browning in baked goods. It is frequently found in canned fruits (especially those in heavy syrup), candies, beverages, and various snack foods like popcorn and nuts.

Health notes

Both corn syrup and sugar are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As 'added sugars,' their consumption should be limited according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030), which recommend no specific amount of added sugars and suggest consuming no more than 10 grams per meal. Excessive intake of added sugars is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sugars and their components, and their safety is well-established at typical dietary intake levels.

Allergen info

This ingredient is not considered a major allergen by the FDA, nor does it contain gluten.

Products containing Corn Syrup And Sugar

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Harris-Teeter Inc. Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Canned Fruit 77kcal 0Protein 0Fat 19.2Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup Canned Fruit 78kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.2Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Yellow Cling Peach Slices In Heavy Syrup Canned Fruit 78kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Yellow Cling Peaches In Heavy Syrup Canned Fruit 78kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.2Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Fruit Mix In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 63kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 14.3Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Pear Halves Canned Fruit 77kcal 0Protein 0Fat 19.2Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Yellow Cling Peach Slices In Heavy Syrup Canned Fruit 78kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 17.2Carbs Sylvia Woods Food Company, LLC. Cut Sweet Potatoes Yams Canned Vegetables 90kcal 0.6Protein 0Fat 21.7Carbs White Rose Food Corp. Apricot Halves In Heavy Syrup Canned Fruit 94kcal 0Protein 0Fat 21.9Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Cut Sweet Potatoes In Syrup Canned Vegetables 114kcal 0.6Protein 0Fat 27.1Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Peaches, Sliced Yellow Cling, In Heavy Syrup Canned Fruit 78kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 17.2Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Cut Yams Canned Vegetables 90kcal 0.6Protein 0Fat 21.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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