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Corn Syrup Solids

Low concern

Corn syrup solids are refined sugars treated like other added sugars by FDA dietary guidance. Concerns are dose-dependent across the diet; no per-product safety risk.

Found in

20,486 products

What it is

Dried corn syrup; refined glucose-based sweetener from cornstarch hydrolysis.

Sweetener, bulking agent, texture modifier.

Why it's flagged

Contributes to added sugar intake
Dental caries
Excessive intake linked to metabolic disease

What regulators actually say

"Corn sugar ... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

21 CFR 184.1865 — accessdata.fda.gov

"Diets high in calories from added sugars can make it difficult to meet daily recommended levels of important nutrients while staying within calorie limits."

FDA Added Sugars Label — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 184.1865 corn sugar / corn syrup)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised food

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