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corn syrup Definition

corn syrup

noun

a syrup made from cornstarch: it is a mixture of dextrose, maltose, and dextrins

corn syrup Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • high: High fructose corn syrup is made from genetically modified corn treated with genetically modified enzymes.
  • light: Another bait is 2 percent boric acid and 98 percent light corn syrup.

Modifies a noun

  • solid: A small quantity of corn syrup solids is blended into the starch prior to packaging to control viscosity.

Noun used with modifier

  • high-fructose: One of the most lucrative tricks of the trade is the use of high-fructose corn syrup.
  • fructose: High fructose corn syrup is made from genetically modified corn treated with genetically modified enzymes.

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