High-fructose corn syrup (Sugar)
How it's written on Korean labels 액상과당(고과당 시럽)액상과당고과당과당포도당액포도당과당액고과당옥수수시럽
What is this ingredient?
A fast-absorbed sugar; one of the main sources of added sugar.
Note Debated in research, or something certain people should watch.
What is it used for?
- A sugar that adds sweetness and moisture. Classed as an ingredient, not an additive.
Safety summary
JECFA hasn't set a single ADI for this entry (it groups several substances or isn't an evaluated additive).
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Soft drinksJuice drinksSauces & dressingsBread
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- Choose unsweetened (무가당) or plain products, water or tea, and check sugars on the nutrition label.
- The WHO recommends keeping free sugars, including added sugars, below 10% of daily energy.
- On Korean labels, also look for 액상과당, 고과당, 과당포도당액, 포도당과당액.
Products with High-fructose corn syrup
Products collected by Jjikmeok whose Korean ingredient list includes High-fructose corn syrup.
- 농협홍삼음료 북안동농협산약가공
Found by matching text in the ingredient list, so some products may be missed or mismatched. Always check the package. This list refreshes once a day.
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