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Light corn syrup

Light corn syrup is a pale, viscous sweetener made from corn starch, used in baking, sauces and confectionery to sweeten and limit crystallisation.

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About Light corn syrup

Light corn syrup is a clear to pale, viscous sweetener made from corn starch. It is used in confectionery, sauces and baking, where its smooth, pourable consistency and relatively mild sweetness can help sweeten a mixture or limit sugar crystallization. It has a neutral to mildly sweet flavour rather than the pronounced caramel notes of dark corn syrup.

It is commonly sold as a pourable liquid in bottles. Formulations can differ in sweetness, solids and added flavouring, so the word “light” chiefly describes its pale colour and mild flavour rather than specifying a nutritional profile. It is distinct from dark corn syrup and from dry corn-starch products.

Ingredient type
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light corn syrup

English

Syrups, corn, light

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Light corn syrup nutrition & diet

Light corn syrup nutritional value

Syrups, corn, light

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
283kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
76.8g
Fat
0.2g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition comparisons should account for product formulation and concentration, and distinguish liquid syrup from dry sweeteners. The volume-to-weight relationship also differs from that of granulated sugar.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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.

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Syrups, corn, light ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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