Ingredient

Why Corn Syrup is Bad for You

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Corn Syrup is an industrial additive that wouldn't exist without a factory.

Community scan data

How it shows up in the wild.

Found in 7 productswe’ve analyzed.

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Where to find it

Products containing Corn Syrup.

7 products in our database.

DIST. BY GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.

Canned Wild Blueberries

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Enriched flour and artificial flavor, oh dear!

OTHER14/25 clean · Apr 20, 2026

Kellogg Sales Co

Pop-Tarts

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Artificial dyes and enriched flour make this product RED.

OTHER17/34 clean · Apr 20, 2026

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Cereal

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Artificial colors and enriched flour are no good!

CEREAL14/23 clean · Apr 20, 2026

GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.

Cocoa Puffs

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Too many artificial and processed ingredients!

CEREAL20/24 clean · Apr 20, 2026

GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.

Fruit Snacks

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Corn Syrup and Modified Corn Starch are not traditional.

SNACK BAR8/13 clean · Apr 20, 2026

THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY

Granola

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Too many processed ingredients for Nonna!

SNACK BAR12/21 clean · Apr 20, 2026

Mondelez Global LLC

Sour Patch Kids

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Artificial colors and flavors, corn syrup!

CANDY4/13 clean · Apr 20, 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Corn Syrup bad for you?▾
Corn Syrup is an industrial additive that wouldn't exist without a factory. You won't find this in any home kitchen. Nonna says no.
What is Corn Syrup?▾
Corn Syrup is an industrial food additive created through chemical processing. It's used by manufacturers but has no place in traditional cooking.
What foods contain Corn Syrup?▾
We've found Corn Syrup in 7 products in our database. Browse the full list below to see which products contain it.
Is Corn Syrup banned in other countries?▾
Many food additives that are allowed in the U.S. are restricted or banned in the EU, Japan, and other countries. Regardless of legal status, Nonna's test is simple: would this exist in a traditional kitchen? Corn Syrup would not.

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