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Answer: Corn Syrup Solids is not currently banned worldwide, but health agencies have flagged concerns. The FDA still allows it in US food. Risk level: medium. Commonly found in: Coffee-Mate Creamer, Similac Infant Formula, Enfamil.
TL;DR: Corn Syrup Solids is allowed in the EU but allowed in the US (food additives).
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Also called dried corn syrup. CAS 68131-37-3.
Other names: dried corn syrup, CSS, glucose syrup solids
| EU status | Allowed |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium |
| Where it shows up | Coffee-Mate Creamer, Similac Infant Formula, Enfamil, Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa, Crystal Light |
| CAS number | 68131-37-3 |
Corn syrup solids are produced by drying corn syrup to a moisture content below 10%, yielding a free-flowing powder. They are composed of a mixture of glucose polymers (polysaccharides) and monosaccharides derived from corn starch hydrolysis. Unlike liquid corn syrup, they are used in powdered products such as non-dairy creamers, infant formula, and seasoning blends.
Provides sweetness, improves texture, and acts as a carrier or bulking agent in powdered food formulations; also prevents caking.
Corn syrup solids contribute to added sugar intake and share the metabolic risks of high-sugar diets, including increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dental caries. Their presence in infant formula has raised particular concern among pediatric nutritionists, as they have a high glycemic index and provide no nutritional benefit beyond calories. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting added sugars for all age groups, including infants. Regulatory agencies have not specifically restricted corn syrup solids.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Corn Syrup Solidswith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
Whole grain flours, lactose (for dairy tolerance), and fruit concentrates offer more nutritionally complete sweetening options for infant formulas.
No. Corn syrup solids are dried standard corn syrup with balanced glucose-to-fructose ratios, while HFCS is enzymatically processed to increase fructose content.
They serve as a carbohydrate energy source. Pediatric nutritionists prefer lactose-based formulas for infants when possible.
Most US corn syrup solids derive from GMO corn. Non-GMO certified versions are available.
No, they are permitted in the US, EU, and globally.
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