Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sweet syrup made from corn starch: Corn syrup is a thick, sweet liquid produced by processing corn starch. It is commonly used as a sweetener and moisture-retaining agent in various foods and beverages.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Many soft drinks contain high-fructose corn syrup as a primary sweetener.
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of light corn syrup to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.

Advanced Usage

• "High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)": A specific, commonly used variant of corn syrup where some of the glucose has been enzymatically converted to fructose, making it sweeter.
  • The health debate often focuses on the prevalence of high-fructose corn syrup in processed foods.

Variants and Related Words

• Glucose syrup: A more general term for syrups made from the hydrolysis of starch, which can include corn syrup.
• Maltodextrin: A polysaccharide produced from corn starch, often used as a food additive, related in its source material but not a syrup.

Synonyms

• Sweetener: A general term for substances used to sweeten food or drink.
• Glucose syrup: While not identical, it is a closely related product often used in similar contexts.

Related Phrases

• "Made with corn syrup": A phrase commonly found on food ingredient labels.
  • The candy's label clearly states it is made with corn syrup.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. syrup prepared from corn