Ingredient

The Following: Corn Syrup

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add corn syrup as a sweetener, thickener, and to prevent sugar crystallization in …

What it is

Corn syrup is a food syrup made from the starch of corn. It is produced by breaking down corn starch into glucose, a simple sugar.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add corn syrup as a sweetener, thickener, and to prevent sugar crystallization in foods. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods, jams, and some processed meats.

Health notes

Corn syrup is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As an added sugar, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise that no amount of added sugars is recommended. JECFA has evaluated glucose syrups, which include corn syrup, and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified). It is important to distinguish corn syrup from high-fructose corn syrup, as they have different sugar compositions.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It is derived from corn and does not contain gluten.

Products containing The Following: Corn Syrup

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Tasty Baking Company Tastykake, Gingerbread Kandy Kakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 474kcal 0Protein 23.7Fat 65.8Carbs Bun-Length Turkey Uncured Franks, Turkey Louis Rich, Inc. Bun-Length Turkey Uncured Franks, Turkey Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 211kcal 10.5Protein 15.8Fat 5.3Carbs Turkey Uncured Franks, Turkey Louis Rich, Inc. Turkey Uncured Franks, Turkey Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 222kcal 11.1Protein 15.6Fat 4.4Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Chocolate Chip Old Fashioned Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits 469kcal 6.2Protein 21.9Fat 68.8Carbs Target Stores Archer Farms, Gupid's Crunch Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 486kcal 11.4Protein 28.6Fat 54.3Carbs Alpina Productos Alimenticios Alpina, Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt, Vanilla, Vanilla Yogurt 115kcal 3.5Protein 2.6Fat 17.7Carbs Rich Products Corporation Apple Pie Bites Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 413kcal 4.3Protein 17.4Fat 58.7Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Wegmans, Mountain Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 14.3Protein 33.3Fat 42.9Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Easter Pink Frosted Brownies Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 316kcal 2.6Protein 9.2Fat 60.5Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Easter Blue Frosted Brownies Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 342kcal 2.6Protein 10.5Fat 63.2Carbs RDK Corp. Danish, Merry Berry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 320kcal 4Protein 16Fat 44Carbs RDK Corp. Pecan Racine Danish Kringles, Pecan Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 400kcal 4Protein 24Fat 46Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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