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

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high-fructose corn syrup

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

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

Scientists generally define them as items with ingredients that you wouldn’t typically find in a home kitchen, like high-fructose corn syrup and emulsifiers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 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

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