Cornsyrup
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What it is
Corn syrup is a thick, sweet liquid made from corn starch. It is produced by breaking down corn starch into sugars, mainly glucose, using enzymes or acids.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add corn syrup to foods primarily as a sweetener. It also helps prevent sugar from crystallizing, adds body and texture, and keeps products moist, making it common in candies, baked goods, and other processed foods.
Health notes
Corn syrup is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a source of sugars, it provides calories. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars. While often confused with high-fructose corn syrup, regular corn syrup is primarily glucose. JECFA has evaluated various glucose syrups, and EFSA has also assessed sugars in the diet.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Products containing Cornsyrup
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MyThreeSons Gourmet, LLC
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High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
464kcal
14.3Protein
46.4Fat
3.6Carbs
Everson Distributing Co., Inc.
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381kcal
2.4Protein
0Fat
91.2Carbs
Goya Foods, Inc.
Rice With Pigeon Peas And Uncured Ham
High in sodium — 36% DV per serving
83kcal
2.6Protein
0.8Fat
16.4Carbs
Brookshire Grocery Company
Sea Salt Caramels, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
395kcal
2.6Protein
18.4Fat
55.3Carbs
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Holiday Cookie Assortment
467kcal
3.3Protein
23.3Fat
56.7Carbs
Iga, Inc.
Homemade Ice Cream, Vanilla
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
188kcal
3.5Protein
10.6Fat
22.4Carbs
Cookies United, LLC
Cookies United, Cakebites, Classic Italian Rainbow
474kcal
5.3Protein
26.3Fat
57.9Carbs
Spangler Candy Company
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400kcal
0Protein
0Fat
100Carbs
George DeLallo Co., Inc.
Christmas Cookie Assortment
467kcal
3.3Protein
23.3Fat
63.3Carbs
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
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High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
404kcal
4.0Protein
17.2Fat
59.6Carbs