Is corn syrup gluten-free? Yes
Yes. Corn syrup is gluten-free, including high-fructose corn syrup. It’s made from corn starch, and corn contains no gluten.
What to know
- Glucose syrup can be made from wheat, and it’s gluten-free too: processing removes the gluten, which is why EU law exempts it from wheat labelling.
- Check the foods corn syrup goes into, like pecan pie, sweets and sauces, for other ingredients.
Keep reading
Sources: EU Regulation 1169/2011 (Annex II: cereals containing gluten), Coeliac UK, Codex Alimentarius (gluten-free = 20 mg/kg or less). Checked 28 September 2026. We inform, we don’t diagnose: for medical questions, your doctor or dietitian has the last word.
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