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

“I try to just be very clean with what I eat, what I put on my skin,” she says, holding a drink that contains high-fructose corn syrup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

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-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

Since the 1980s almost all sodas and most of the fruit drinks sold in the supermarket are sweet ened with something called high-fructose corn syrup.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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