Ingredient

Marshmallow: Corn Syrup

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add corn syrup primarily as a sweetener, but it also functions as a …

What it is

Corn syrup is a food syrup made from the starch of corn. It is produced by breaking down corn starch through a process called hydrolysis, which converts complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars like glucose.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add corn syrup primarily as a sweetener, but it also functions as a thickener, humectant (to retain moisture), and to prevent sugar crystallization. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods, jams, jellies, ice cream, and many processed foods.

Health notes

Corn syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is a source of added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming no amount of added sugars and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Excessive intake of added sugars can contribute to various health concerns. JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate specific food additives, not basic food ingredients like corn syrup, but its sugar components are well-understood nutrients.

Allergen info

Corn syrup is derived from corn, which is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It is also naturally gluten-free.

Products containing Marshmallow: Corn Syrup

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Melville Candy Corporation Candy-Ville, Lollipop, Crispy Rice Treat Carrot , White Chocolate, Crispy Rice Treat Carrot , White Chocolate Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 429kcal 2.0Protein 16.3Fat 71.4Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Crispy Rice Bunny Kit Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 371kcal 2.9Protein 2.9Fat 80Carbs Melville Candy Corporation Peppermint Marshmallow, Peppermint Candy High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 375kcal 0Protein 7.3Fat 79.2Carbs Bacci Chocolate Design S'More Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate With Stuff, S'More Peanut Butter With Stuff Candy 436kcal 5.1Protein 12.8Fat 76.9Carbs Minnesota Best Maid Cookie Co. Unicorn Crispy Bar, Unicorn Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 375kcal 2.5Protein 8.8Fat 72.5Carbs R L Albert & Son Inc Hot Cocoa Heart Melts Milk Chocolate With Marshmallows, Hot Cocoa Heart Melts Powdered Drinks 553kcal 0Protein 50Fat 93.6Carbs Ross Acquisition Inc. The Mandalorian Holiday Milk Chocolate With Marshmallow Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving 520kcal 6Protein 28Fat 62Carbs Melville Candy Corporation Chocolatey Marshmallow Lollipop, Chocolatey Candy 396kcal 2.1Protein 10.4Fat 75Carbs Melville Candy Corporation Milk Chocolatety Coated Marshmallow Pop With Confetti, Milk Chocolatety With Confetti Candy 400kcal 2.2Protein 11.1Fat 73.3Carbs Melville Candy Corporation Dark Chocolatety Coated Marshmallow Pop With Peppermint, Dark Chocolatety With Peppermint Candy 375kcal 0Protein 7.3Fat 77.1Carbs Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Jelly And Marshmallow With Chocolatecoating, Strawberry Candy 343kcal 2.9Protein 7.1Fat 71.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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