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Syrup Blend

Moderate concern

Syrup blends are predominantly added sugars. Routine consumption of added sugars contributes to excess calorie intake, dental caries, and elevated risk of metabolic disease; the US Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to <10% of daily calories.

What it is

A compound ingredient mixing two or more sweetener syrups (typically corn syrup, sugar syrup, glucose-fructose, or invert syrup).

Sweetens and contributes viscosity, browning, and moisture retention.

Why it's flagged

Added sugar; contributes to excess calorie and glycemic load
Generic name obscures the specific sweeteners used

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Generally permitted as added sugar; component syrups individually GRAS

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; component sugars regulated as foods

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