Corn Syrup

What it does

Sweetener used in maple, nut, root beer flavorings and many products

Where you'll see it

Baking mixes, beer, bourbon, breads, cereals, pastries, candy, carbonated beverages, ketchup, cheeses, ham, jellies, processed meats, peanut butter, plastic food wraps

What the research says

Regulatory status

• US FDA: ASP

Sources

• A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): there is no evidence in the available information that it is a hazard to the public when used as it is now, and it should continue in GRAS status