corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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Although many nutritionists believe corn syrup is processed like sugar by the body, new unpublished research by Goran and his team counters that view.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Changes are also coming to its ketchup, which contains high-fructose corn syrup.
—Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
These Sundae Shoppe Organic Sparkler Pops are ALDI’s version, with lemon, blueberry, and strawberry layers—and none of the fake dye or high-fructose corn syrup.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Thirty-six subjects were divided into three groups and randomly assigned one tablespoon per day of either local, unfiltered honey, pasteurized honey or corn syrup with honey flavoring.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 10 May 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Changes are also coming to its ketchup, which contains high-fructose corn syrup.
—Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
These Sundae Shoppe Organic Sparkler Pops are ALDI’s version, with lemon, blueberry, and strawberry layers—and none of the fake dye or high-fructose corn syrup.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Thirty-six subjects were divided into three groups and randomly assigned one tablespoon per day of either local, unfiltered honey, pasteurized honey or corn syrup with honey flavoring.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 10 May 2025
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 12 Jun. 2025.
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