corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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Disease is caused by miasma, insufficient beef tallow, corn syrup, the evil eye.
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Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Add the sugar, water and corn syrup and bring the mixture to a boil.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
All Slice Sodas, including Pacific Pop and Apple, contain no high fructose corn syrup but do have a gut-loving combo of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in every single can.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
This product contains no alcohol, parabens, artificial dyes, sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Add the sugar, water and corn syrup and bring the mixture to a boil.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
All Slice Sodas, including Pacific Pop and Apple, contain no high fructose corn syrup but do have a gut-loving combo of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in every single can.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
This product contains no alcohol, parabens, artificial dyes, sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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