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Glucose-Fructose Syrup

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet taste.

Usage Tips

  1. It can be used in place of additives for food preservation.
  2. It is used as a sweetner in canned fruits, flavoured yogurts, jams and other baked food products.

Common names and forms

  1. Fructose Glucose Syrup
  2. High Fructose Corn Syrup

Description

Glucose-fructose syrup (GFS) is a sweet liquid which is made of glucose and fructose. Content of fructose may vary from 5% to 50%. Glucose-fructose syrup is a natural sugar found in honey, fruits and some root vegetables.

Health benefits

  • It is a good source of carbohydrates.(1)
  • It helps in producing energy in the body.(1)

Selection Guide

Check the manufacturing date and expiration date to know if it is fresh.

Note

High glucose fructose syrup intake can cause obesity and diabetes.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/what-is-glucose-fructose-syrup-qa

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