corn sugar

noun
UK: /kɔːn ˈʃʊɡər/
US: /kɔːrn ˈʃʊɡər/

  1. A type of sugar made from corn, often used in processed foods and drinks.

    1. Some candies contain corn sugar.
    2. The label indicated that corn sugar was a primary ingredient in the soda.

  2. Glucose derived from cornstarch, employed as a sweetener in various applications, notably in the food industry.

    1. The baker substituted corn sugar for regular sugar.
    2. Many processed foods contain corn sugar due to its cost-effectiveness and sweetening properties.

Synonyms

glucose dextrose

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "corn sugar" in English means: A type of sugar made from corn, often used in processed foods and drinks., Glucose derived from cornstarch, employed as a sweetener in various applications, notably in the food industry..

The phonetic transcription of "corn sugar" is /kɔːn ˈʃʊɡər/ in British English and /kɔːrn ˈʃʊɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "corn sugar": glucose, dextrose.

Example usage of "corn sugar": "Some candies contain corn sugar.". More examples on the page.