corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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In the saucepan combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Corporate welfare has propped up high fructose corn syrup for decades.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 10 Jan. 2025
Today, marshmallows are comprised mainly of corn syrup, cornstarch, sugar, water and gelatin, per the National Confectioners Association.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
These no-bake cookies call for just four ingredients: cornflake cereal, peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Corporate welfare has propped up high fructose corn syrup for decades.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 10 Jan. 2025
Today, marshmallows are comprised mainly of corn syrup, cornstarch, sugar, water and gelatin, per the National Confectioners Association.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
These no-bake cookies call for just four ingredients: cornflake cereal, peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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