What Kind of Sugar is in High Fructose Corn Syrup?
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High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener composed of both glucose and fructose, mirroring the composition of standard table sugar (sucrose). While derived from corn starch, it is not simply pure fructose but a mixture of two simple sugars in different ratios, depending on the specific type of HFCS.