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

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

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

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

So when Coca-Cola promised a permanent U.S. version of the real-sugar soda in late July, it landed as more than a recipe tweak — but it’s worth noting: the original, high-fructose corn syrup Coke isn’t going anywhere.

From Salon

“Our diverse menu of high-quality foods and beverages empowers customers to make informed nutritional decisions, with transparency on ingredients, calories, and more. Plus, we keep it real—no high-fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, flavors, or artificial trans-fats.”

From Salon