Ingredient

Twizzlers Strawberry Twists Candy - Corn Syrup

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

What is Twizzlers Strawberry Twists Candy - Corn Syrup?

Corn syrup is a sweet, thick liquid made from corn starch. It is produced by breaking down corn starch into smaller sugar molecules, primarily glucose, through a process using enzymes or acids.

Is Twizzlers Strawberry Twists Candy - Corn Syrup vegan?

Twizzlers Strawberry Twists Candy - Corn Syrup is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Twizzlers Strawberry Twists Candy - Corn Syrup a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Twizzlers Strawberry Twists Candy - Corn Syrup used for?

Manufacturers add corn syrup to foods as a sweetener, to prevent sugar crystallization, and to add body and moisture.

Is Twizzlers Strawberry Twists Candy - Corn Syrup safe?

Corn syrup is an FDA-approved food ingredient, generally recognized as safe.

Why it's used

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

Health notes

Corn syrup is an FDA-approved food ingredient, generally recognized as safe. As an added sugar, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. Like other sugars, consuming too much corn syrup can contribute to excess calorie intake. JECFA and EFSA evaluate specific food additives, but corn syrup, as a general food ingredient and carbohydrate source, is not typically subject to the same additive-specific evaluations.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Corn is not one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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