corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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There’s corn syrup, which helps jam keep its texture, and high fructose corn syrup, which makes your soda taste good.
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Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Before a time when coconut sugar or stevia were easy to find at conventional stores and markets, alternative options were almost exclusively syrups like corn syrup, molasses, maple syrup, and sorghum syrup.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Add the corn syrup and stir gently with a heat-safe spatula until everything is well mixed.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
In the saucepan combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Before a time when coconut sugar or stevia were easy to find at conventional stores and markets, alternative options were almost exclusively syrups like corn syrup, molasses, maple syrup, and sorghum syrup.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Add the corn syrup and stir gently with a heat-safe spatula until everything is well mixed.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
In the saucepan combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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