Corn Syrup and Fructose

Corn Syrup is Glucose and water. Usually produced from cornstarch. The problem is that in making the syrup, it may have either maltose and/or fructose added. L

Can Nate have corn syrup? is a question I get asked...

 Well, the media has been talking a lot about HFCS or High Fructose Corn Syrup.  Obviously that’s out.  As to regular corn syrup it depends on the brand and his personal tolerance.  However, corn syrup is what is called a "high load" product...in other words, it's a concentrated form of the sweetness naturally found in corn.

Our dietician recommends using it in small amounts with caution until you determine your personal tolerance.

So what is corn syrup made up of? 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 Corn syrup is a food syrup, which is made from the starch of maize and contains varying amounts of maltose and higher oligosaccharides, depending on the grade. Corn syrup is used in foods to soften texture, add volume, prevent crystallization of sugar, and enhance flavor.

Corn syrup is distinct from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is created when corn syrup undergoes enzymatic processing, producing a sweeter compound that contains higher levels of fructose.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_syrup

When you're fructose intolerant you gotta read those labels and make note of what you're having!