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What is high-fructose corn syrup primarily made from?
Answer
Corn starch converted to fructose
High-fructose corn syrup is made by enzymatically converting corn starch into glucose and fructose. It's cheaper than sugar and widely used in processed foods.
💡 Did you know?
The enzyme that converts corn starch to fructose was discovered in 1957, but HFCS wasn't widely used until the 1970s when sugar prices spiked.
Other options people guess
- Pure fructose from fruit
- Refined sugar cane
- Artificial sweeteners
Topics
- Food Chemistry
- Sweeteners
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