Syrup, corn, dark

Dark corn syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch, described here in its dark syrup form. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 77g of carbohydrate, including 28g of sugars, per 100g. The same amount provides 1181 kJ of energy and contains 0.4g of salt.

Carbohydrate supplies energy for the body. The sugars in corn syrup count as free sugars, and frequent consumption of foods containing free sugars can contribute to tooth decay. Its energy, sugar and salt content are relevant for people monitoring these in their diet. Full nutrient figures, including vitamin and mineral amounts, are shown in the tables below.