Ingredient

High Fructose Corn Sweetener

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
HFCS is used by food manufacturers as a sweetener because it is cost-effective and …

What it is

High fructose corn sweetener (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. Enzymes are used to convert some of the glucose in corn syrup into fructose, resulting in a mixture of glucose and fructose.

Why it's used

HFCS is used by food manufacturers as a sweetener because it is cost-effective and readily available. It is commonly found in sweetened beverages, baked goods, cereals, condiments, and processed fruits.

Health notes

HFCS is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated sweeteners, including those with fructose. Research on the health effects of HFCS compared to other sugars like sucrose has yielded mixed results, with some studies suggesting potential links to weight gain and metabolic issues when consumed in excess, while others find no significant difference when intake is similar.

Allergen info

HFCS is derived from corn, which is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing High Fructose Corn Sweetener

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Dalton's Best Maid Products, Inc. Sweet Jalapenos Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 214kcal 0Protein 0Fat 50Carbs Alna Inc. Hosmer Mountain, Ols Fashioned Soda, White Birch Beer, White Birch Beer Other Drinks 45kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.3Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Pickles, Bread & Butter Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 107kcal 0Protein 0Fat 25Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Bread & Butter Pickles, Hot Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 107kcal 0Protein 0Fat 25Carbs Cerveceria India Inc. Soda Soda 48kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.3Carbs Dalton's Best Maid Products, Inc. Candied Sweet Chips, Candied Sweet Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 35.7Carbs Cock N Bull Ltd. Kansas City, Authentic Sarsaparilla Soda 47kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.6Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Sweet Relish Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 133kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Sweet Relish Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 133kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Sweet Pickles Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 28.6Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Sweet Pickles Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 28.6Carbs Dalton's Best Maid Products, Inc. Sweet Pickles, Sweet Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 28.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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