corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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While an occasional cola is unlikely to cause harm, regular intake may place strain on the kidneys due to ingredients like phosphoric acid, high-fructose corn syrup, and caffeine.
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 2 May 2026
Whisk together sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl; place bowl over boiling water in saucepan, ensuring bottom of bowl does not touch water.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The study, published in Nature Metabolism, took a closer look at the role of certain sweeteners, like table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, in obesity and metabolic disease.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
An entrepreneur and influential food activist in the Make America Healthy Again movement, Hari gives regular shoutouts to substitutes for snacks that contain corn syrup, seed oils, and other ingredients on health-conscious Americans’ blacklist.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 2 May 2026
Whisk together sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl; place bowl over boiling water in saucepan, ensuring bottom of bowl does not touch water.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The study, published in Nature Metabolism, took a closer look at the role of certain sweeteners, like table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, in obesity and metabolic disease.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
An entrepreneur and influential food activist in the Make America Healthy Again movement, Hari gives regular shoutouts to substitutes for snacks that contain corn syrup, seed oils, and other ingredients on health-conscious Americans’ blacklist.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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