corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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Light corn syrup: Brushed over the cookies to help the sprinkles adhere.
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The multiple components, like peanuts, provide at least a bit more substance than just corn syrup.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Brown rice syrup: This dark, syrupy sweetener is a better alternative to corn syrup.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The growing consumption of fructose—especially from sources like high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), fruit juices, and soft drinks—has led to more cases of fructose malabsorption.1
Deficiency in fructose transporters: Transporters move fructose from the intestines into the bloodstream.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The multiple components, like peanuts, provide at least a bit more substance than just corn syrup.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Brown rice syrup: This dark, syrupy sweetener is a better alternative to corn syrup.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The growing consumption of fructose—especially from sources like high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), fruit juices, and soft drinks—has led to more cases of fructose malabsorption.1
Deficiency in fructose transporters: Transporters move fructose from the intestines into the bloodstream.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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