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Corn Glucose Syrup

Also known as: Glucose syrup (corn), Confectioner's glucose

Moderate concern

Corn glucose syrup is a refined added sugar. It is FDA GRAS, but as with all added sugars, regular consumption contributes to excess calorie intake, weight gain, and elevated risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

What it is

A sweet, viscous syrup of glucose and other sugars produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of corn starch.

Sweetener, humectant, and texture/bulking agent that prevents crystallization in candies and baked goods.

Why it's flagged

Added sugar contributing to excess calorie intake
Associated with weight gain and metabolic disease when consumed regularly
Rapid blood glucose spike

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 184.1865 for high-fructose corn syrup; glucose syrup also recognized)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised conventional food ingredient

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