Karo Syrup is light corn syrup. Unless you buy the dark one.
Karo light corn syrup should be available in any grocery store in the syrup isle.
No. high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup are distinctly different products. When Karo was introduced in 1902, it did not contain high fructose corn syrup. Sometime in the 1970's, it was added to the Karo light and pancake syrups. As a result of consumer requests, the high fructose corn syrup has now been removed and all Karo products are high fructose corn syrup free.
Molasses has a much, much stronger flavour than Karo (Dark Karo, that is, light Karo has a completely different flavour) but other than the taste of the final product, it should not effect the recipe much. Because of the flavour difference, though, I would cut the amount used by at least half, if not more, if I thought the recipe would still be OK.
"Light" here is used in the color sense, i.e. the opposite of "dark." The "corn" part is because it's made from cornstarch. "Syrup" should be obvious. It's mainly glucose and water.
Karo syrup is primarily made from corn syrup, which is derived from cornstarch. The main ingredients include water, corn syrup, and sometimes high fructose corn syrup. Depending on the variety (light or dark), it may also contain caramel color and salt. The syrup is commonly used as a sweetener and thickening agent in various recipes.
Dextrose, not fructose.
dark corn syrup = dark Karo syrup Notes: This corn syrup has a mild molasses flavor, and it's a common ingredient in barbecue sauce, pecan pie,Substitutes: simple syrup (make with 2 parts sugar and 1 part water) OR Combine 3 parts light corn syrup plus 1 part molasses OR golden syrup
Yes. They are essentially the same thing.
The dextrose equivalent (DE) value for light Karo corn syrup typically ranges from 30 to 40. DE measures the amount of reducing sugars present, which affects the syrup's sweetness and viscosity. Light Karo corn syrup is primarily composed of glucose and has a relatively low DE, making it less sweet than syrups with higher DE values. This characteristic contributes to its use in various food applications, including baking and candy making.
It is not known how much corn syrup costed in the 1920's. Today corn syrup cost around 3 dollars.
From the Karo syrup web site, we see it is possible that the syrup may contain fructose, possibly a large proportion... What is corn syrup? Corn syrup is a mildly sweet, concentrated solution of dextrose and other sugars derived from corn starch. It is naturally sweet. Corn syrup contains between 15% to 20% dextrose (glucose) and a mixture of various other types of sugar.
ACH Food Companies, Inc., the conglomerate that owns and markets Karo syrup, says, "Karo syrup is safe to eat for an indefinite period of time, whether it has been opened or not opened. Light corn syrup may turn slightly yellow with age, but this is normal and not harmful. Storage conditions affect product quality. Before or after opening, Karo syrup may be stored at room temperature. Bottles may be refrigerated after opening, however, the syrup will be thicker and slower to pour."