Benefits
Sweetening
Texture Enhancement
Prevents Sugar Crystallization
Flavor Balancing
Shelf Life Extension
Get creative with light corn syrup
Creating a glossy chocolate glaze perfect for topping cakes, doughnuts, and desserts, achieving that smooth, shiny finish that makes sweets look irresistible
Crafting homemade marshmallows, giving them a light, fluffy texture that's hard to achieve with other sweeteners
Mixing up classic cocktails or mocktails by using light corn syrup as a sweetener, which blends smoothly without the graininess of sugar, adding a silky texture to beverages
Designing edible glass for culinary presentations or themed parties by caramelizing light corn syrup until it hardens, perfect for creating stunning, edible decorations
Preparing no-crystal ice cream, as light corn syrup helps prevent the formation of ice crystals, ensuring a creamy and smooth texture
Something you can make with light corn syrup
Origin
Light corn syrup is derived from corn, which has a long history of cultivation in the Americas. Corn syrup itself was first developed in the late 19th century by the United States corn refining industry. The process involves extracting the starch from corn kernels and then treating it with enzymes to convert it into glucose. This glucose is then further processed to produce corn syrup, which can be further refined to create light corn syrup. The production of light corn syrup is primarily concentrated in the United States, where corn is a major crop.
