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High-fructose corn syrup: Any health concerns? - Mayo Clinic High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener in sodas and fruit-flavored drinks. As use of high-fructose corn syrup has increased, so have levels of obesity and related health problems. Some wonder if there's a connection. High-fructose corn syrup is chemically similar to table sugar. Corn Syrup - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Corn syrup is a purified and concentrated mixture of saccharides obtained by hydrolysis of corn starch. When the type of starch used is not specified, the more general name, glucose syrup, is applied to the product. What Is Corn Syrup? Uses and Substitutes for Corn Syrup Corn syrup is a viscous, sweet syrup made from the naturally occurring sugars in corn. There are two main varieties of corn syrup: light and dark. Light corn syrup is transparent, often vanilla-flavored, and milder in sweetness, while dark corn syrup features molasses, resulting in a deeper, richer sweetness and c...