(chiefly, US) A type of corn syrup that has undergone an enzymatic processing to convert some of its glucose into fructose in order to produce a desired sweetness.
(chiefly, US) A type of corn syrup that has undergone an enzymatic processing to convert some of its glucose into fructose in order to produce a desired sweetness.
In 1982, high fructose corn syrup production amounted to 8.4 billion pounds with a value well in excess of one billion dollars.
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(UK, Canada) High fructose corn syrup.
(UK) A pale amber-coloured treacle produced as part of the process of refining cane sugar, used in cooking and as a spread.
(Southern US, Midland US) A viscous, syrupy sweetener, generally molasses, but sometimes table syrup.
Refined sugar to which molasses has been added.
(US) Powdered sugar.