Sweet And Sour Sauce: High Fructose Corn Syrup
What is Sweet And Sour Sauce: High Fructose Corn Syrup?
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. The starch is broken down into glucose, and then some of the glucose is converted into fructose through an enzymatic process. This gives HFCS a sweetness similar to table sugar (sucrose).
Is Sweet And Sour Sauce: High Fructose Corn Syrup vegan?
Sweet And Sour Sauce: High Fructose Corn Syrup is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sweet And Sour Sauce: High Fructose Corn Syrup a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sweet And Sour Sauce: High Fructose Corn Syrup used for?
HFCS is widely used by food manufacturers as a sweetener and humectant (helps retain moisture).
Is Sweet And Sour Sauce: High Fructose Corn Syrup safe?
High fructose corn syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
HFCS is widely used by food manufacturers as a sweetener and humectant (helps retain moisture). It's found in many processed foods and beverages, including baked goods, cereals, condiments, and soft drinks, because it is cost-effective and easy to incorporate into liquid products.
Health notes
High fructose corn syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Like other added sugars, excessive consumption can contribute to excess calorie intake. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Both the WHO and EFSA have evaluated added sugars, including those in HFCS, and recommend limiting intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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