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Starch syrup

Starch syrup is a viscous sweetener made by breaking down starch and used in confectionery, baking, and sauces.

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About Starch syrup

Starch syrup is a thick, pourable sweetener produced by breaking down edible starch into shorter carbohydrates. It is usually clear to pale-coloured or amber, with a viscous texture and a sweetness that varies with the extent of conversion. The source starch and processing determine its final properties.

It is used in confectionery, baking, preserves, desserts, sauces, and other foods where a smooth syrup is needed. It can contribute sweetness, moisture, body, and control of crystallisation, but these functions vary by formulation.

Commercial starch syrups are sold as pourable liquids and may differ in solids, colour, flavour, and carbohydrate profile. Heating, dilution, or incorporation into a recipe changes their flow and texture, while the source starch and conversion level remain unspecified. “Starch syrup” is a broad processing category rather than one uniform product.

Ingredient type
sweetener

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Local names for starch syrup

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English

Starch syrup

English

starch syrup (concentrated solid form)

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English

starch syrup (hydrolyzed)

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English

starch syrup (liquid)

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Starch syrup nutrition & diet

Starch syrup nutritional value

Reference: Glucose, liquid or syrup

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

Calories
303.1kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
87.5g
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. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F004219. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.

Portions & preparation

Establish the starch source and degree of processing before choosing a reference, because commercial syrups differ in sweetness, solids, color, and added ingredients. Match the syrup’s liquid form and the amount used in confectionery, baking, or sauces. Do not equate it with dry starch or table sugar.

Compare the right form: Match references to the specified liquid starch syrup, identifying source starch, processing, concentration, and any added flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Diet considerations

Starch syrup is generally plant-derived, but compatibility depends on the source starch and formulation. Cereal-derived sources may introduce cereal ingredients, while some products use tuber or other starches. Finished confectionery and sauces may contain dairy, egg, gelatin, or other animal additions.

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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Glucose, liquid or syrup ↗. 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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