corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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While the ingredient lists on each of these are significantly simpler than that of bigger brands and don’t contain ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, their successes are likely due to branding and marketing.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
As for the spookiest part of the ensemble, the star reveals that the Broadway production uses corn syrup for fake blood.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Quickly sprinkle baking soda over corn syrup mixture, stirring constantly.
—Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
Fructose: fruit sugar, often found in fruit or corn syrup.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
As for the spookiest part of the ensemble, the star reveals that the Broadway production uses corn syrup for fake blood.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Quickly sprinkle baking soda over corn syrup mixture, stirring constantly.
—Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
Fructose: fruit sugar, often found in fruit or corn syrup.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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