corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
These often include color additives, artificial sweeteners, and added sugars such as sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
And all too often, the primary sauce ingredient is sugar or corn syrup, not orange.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.
—Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
These often include color additives, artificial sweeteners, and added sugars such as sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
And all too often, the primary sauce ingredient is sugar or corn syrup, not orange.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.
—Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for corn syrup
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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