high-fructose corn syrup

American  

[hahy-fruhk-tohs, ‑-frook‑, ‑-frook‑] / ˈhaɪˌfrʌk toʊs, ‑ˌfrʊk‑, ‑ˌfruk‑ /

noun

1. corn syrup to which enzymes have been added to change some of the glucose to fructose, making the product sweeter than regular corn syrup. HFCS

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Etymology

Origin of high-fructose corn syrup

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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

Nutrition researchers generally define ultraprocessed foods as items containing ingredients that aren’t generally found in a home kitchen, such as high-fructose corn syrup and emulsifiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

In-N-Out is also in the process of changing its ketchup to remove high-fructose corn syrup and replace it with cane sugar, the company’s spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Kennedy, for example, has been hostile in his writings and speeches to high-fructose corn syrup and pork factory farms.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2024

An awful lot of those extra corn calories are being eaten as high-fructose corn syrup.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan