corn syrup
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of corn syrup
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
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Watkins said Sam’s Club had removed dozens of ingredients, like artificial colors and high-fructose corn syrup, from Member’s Mark products in response to younger-member demand.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
High-fructose corn syrup, a much-criticized sweetener, is disappearing from places you wouldn’t have even thought to look for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
Researchers consider the foods as those made with ingredients not normally found in a home kitchen, including high-fructose corn syrup and emulsifiers such as soy lecithin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
In addition to eliminating certified synthetic colors, Sam’s Club plans to remove aspartame, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose polyester and more additives as part of its “Made Without” initiative.
From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025
By 1984, Coca-Cola and Pepsi had switched over entirely from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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