Added sugars and syrups

Is high-fructose corn syrup clean?

No. Our rubric flags high-fructose corn syrup under added sugars and syrups (evidence: strong). A refined added sugar; high intake of added sugars is consistently linked with weight gain, diabetes and heart disease.

Added sugars and syrups Strong

Penalty 25 of 100 · Balanced and Strict profiles

A refined added sugar; high intake of added sugars is consistently linked with weight gain, diabetes and heart disease.

Source: US Department of Agriculture and HHS, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025: keep added sugars under 10% of calories

Also on labels as

hfcs, glucose-fructose syrup

Low-FODMAP status

Coming soon: whether it is low-FODMAP and at what serving.

Related ingredients

Corn syrup
Invert sugar
Tapioca syrup
Brown rice syrup
Soda
Energy drink
Sugar
Honey

From Gutlog's clean ingredient rubric, version 2026.11.0. Ask your assistant "is this clean?" with a photo of the label and Gutlog checks every ingredient. General information, not medical advice.