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

In addition, many store-bought condiments, soft drinks and other food products are made with high-fructose corn syrup and will also cost more.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Tyson Foods has said it would nix the dyes from its branded products, and last month also pledged to stop using high-fructose corn syrup, along with other preservatives and sweeteners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

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

But it is in soft drinks that we consume most of our fifty-eight pounds of high-fructose corn syrup.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan