Is Karo syrup basically just High Fructose Corn Syrup?
When comparing the ingredients as given on Walmart.com, it appears they make ‘light’ or ‘dark’ syrup by mixing different combinations of corn syrup, refiner’s syrup, and high-fructose corn syrup. Strictly speaking, it’s the ‘light’ Karo syrup that contains HFCS as well as light corn syrup. The dark syrup contains dark corn syrup, refiner’s syrup, caramel color, and a preservative. While the ingredients vary, the nutrition facts given for the different syrup types are nearly identical.
