Safe alternatives to products containing High-Fructose Corn Syrup
High-Fructose Corn Syrup is banned in but still found in many US foods. Here are clean swaps.
Why people avoid High-Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener not used in the EU, UK, or Canada at scale due to trade regulations and cost structure. Research has associated high HFCS consumption with metabolic effects, though the science is complex. Not banned — but reformulated away from in most global markets.
Full High-Fructose Corn Syrup breakdown →Clean brands to switch to
Primal Kitchen Ketchup
Organic ketchup sweetened with balsamic vinegar
✅ Zero HFCS. Sweetened with organic vinegar.
Olipop Soda
Prebiotic soda
✅ No HFCS. Sweetened with cassava fiber and botanical extracts.
Rao's Homemade Marinara
Premium marinara
✅ No HFCS. No added sugar of any kind.
Califia Farms Oat Milk
Plant-based milk
✅ No HFCS. Natural oat sweetness only.
Siete Foods Salsa
Clean ingredient salsa
✅ No HFCS. No added sweeteners at all.
Common brands that contain High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Learn more about High-Fructose Corn Syrup
See all countries where it's banned, the science behind the concerns, and which US products contain it.
Full High-Fructose Corn Syrup breakdown →