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Fructose Syrup
Fructose Syrup
Moderate concern
Fructose syrup contributes added sugars. High intake of fructose-containing sweeteners is associated with adverse metabolic effects (increased liver fat, insulin resistance, elevated triglycerides) when consumed in excess; the FDA includes such syrups in 'added sugars'.
Found in
415 products
What it is
Liquid sweetener with high fructose content (e.g., crystalline fructose dissolved, or HFCS-style syrup).
Sweetener, humectant.
Why it's flagged
- added sugar
- metabolic effects at high intake
What regulators actually say
"High fructose corn syrup... is generally recognized as safe."
"Added sugars include sugars... fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, and other syrups."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS sweetener; HFCS GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1866
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as conventional food ingredient
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