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Corn syrup

Corn syrup is a sweet syrup produced from processed corn starch and used in confectionery, baking, and other sweet foods.

Corn syrup — illustrative ingredient image

About Corn syrup

Corn syrup is a pourable sweetener made by processing corn starch into shorter sugars, producing a viscous liquid rather than a dry starch powder. Its sweetness and color vary by formulation; products may be clear to amber and range from relatively light to darker styles.

It is used in confectionery, baking, dessert sauces, glazes, and other sweet foods, where it contributes sweetness, moisture, body, and a smooth texture. It is typically sold as a bottled syrup and may be used alone or combined with other sweeteners, depending on the product and recipe.

Corn syrup is added as a liquid and remains viscous in many preparations, although heating, dilution, or incorporation into a recipe changes its flow, thickness, and appearance. The finished food may therefore no longer resemble the bottled syrup.

Ingredient type
sweetener

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Desserts

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English

Corn syrup

English

obsolete: corn syrup added

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Corn syrup nutrition & diet

Corn syrup nutritional value

Reference: Syrup, corn, dark

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the stated reference food.

Calories
282kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
76.6g
Fat
0.0g

Reference example for the named food and preparation, per 100 g edible portion. This is not a universal value for every recipe or brand; packaged products should be compared with their own label. CoFID 2021 food code 17-064. Carbohydrate follows the dataset’s available-carbohydrate convention. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/.

Portions & preparation

Identify whether the product is plain corn syrup, a flavored syrup, or an ingredient in a confection. Use the syrup itself for comparison and record accompanying sugars, acids, colors, and flavorings. Finished candies, sauces, and baked goods should not be treated as equivalent forms.

Compare the right form: Match the specific liquid corn syrup formulation and use its consumed amount; brand, flavoring, and inclusion in a finished recipe can change composition.

Diet considerations

Corn syrup is plant-derived in origin, but commercial products may include additional sweeteners, flavors, colors, or processing aids. It is not equivalent to whole corn or corn flour. Compatibility and carbohydrate pattern depend on the complete product, recipe context, and portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Depends on the version
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Typically incompatible
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Depends on the version
Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Keto · Typically incompatible
A concentrated sugar ingredient; the amount used matters. No serving-level carbohydrate calculation is available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
A concentrated sugar ingredient; the amount used matters. No serving-level carbohydrate calculation is available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: UK Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), 2021 — Syrup, corn, dark ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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