Corn Syrup

SweetenerSweetMildNeutralCleanCaramel

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 286
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 76
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): —

Primarily glucose and related simple sugars with negligible protein and fat. Some commercial versions include small amounts of vanilla or salt that can slightly affect aroma and sodium content.

Storage

Room temp: up to 730 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Corn syrup is a clear, viscous liquid sweetener with a neutral taste. It provides mild sweetness, a glossy sheen, and resists crystallization, lending chew to candies and smooth texture to sauces. Cooks use it for caramels, brittles, marshmallows, ganache, and glazes, and it is sold as light or dark varieties.

It emerged in the United States in the late 19th century as starch hydrolysates produced first by acid and later by enzymes. Today glucose syrups are manufactured worldwide—often from corn—and are staples of North American confectionery, baking, and frozen desserts.