corn syrup

[peaceful_mama]

Is regular plain old "corn syrup"--as listed on ingredients in something like BBQ sauce, or as in Karo used in Grandma's recipes...as bad as HFCS?

thanks

[Kelilah]

It's probably not THAT bad, but I'd rather use maple syrup or honey, something more natural and less processed. I adapted the typical Southern pecan pie to use maple syrup instead of Karo, and not only is it better for you, it tastes way better!

[cristeen]

If you read the back of Karo, it actually contains HFCS.

When it's listed as an ingredient in something, it does not contain HFCS. But that doesn't mean it doesn't have it's own problems.

I'm not hyper-vigilant about CS like I am about HFCS, but I always go for something that uses maple, honey or even sugar over corn syrup any day.

[Magelet]

It's maybe not quite as bad, however it's still pretty crappy and I avoid it.

[mamadelbosque]

Its not as bad IMHO. But I still try to avoid it. Though not nearly as adamantly as HFCS

[nukuspot]

I just noticed plain corn syrup (not HFCS) is in Fig newmans. They are DD's fave treat but I'm still not buying them anymore. I just don't like the idea of it.

[KristyDi]

Originally Posted by Kelilah

It's probably not THAT bad, but I'd rather use maple syrup or honey, something more natural and less processed. I adapted the typical Southern pecan pie to use maple syrup instead of Karo, and not only is it better for you, it tastes way better!

How do you do that? Is it a straight substitution or what. Maple Pecan Pie sounds amazing.

[Kelilah]

Originally Posted by KristyDi

How do you do that? Is it a straight substitution or what. Maple Pecan Pie sounds amazing.

It is! My recipe is pretty close to this one, though since I'm in Oregon I usually use hazelnuts now instead of pecans. (That, and my husband hates pecans.) The thing is that the maple syrup isn't as thick as Karo so it helps to chop up the pecans and mix them in, rather than float them on top; that way you don't wind up with runny filling. It's soooo good though! Sometimes I add a little bourbon too.

[Sol_y_Paz]

I would not eat it or feed it to humans or animals. I would use something natural instead, like honey.

[peaceful_mama]

i like the idea of subbing maple syrup in a recipe.

I was just wondering because it's about impossible to find things like a bbq sauce that is not about 5 bucks for a smallish bottle around here without corn syrup or worse, HFCS, which I *don't* buy.

(I *really* like the kind we buy that is free of both but i was tempted by the thought of 2 bottles slightly bigger for just a little over the price of that one...of a brand I used to buy....that has corn syrup, but it's not HFCS...)

HFCS is something I avoid. It's the processing, the bad I've heard about it, and the fact that they have a strong history of diabetes on the side of the fam I *know* about. (I don't know my own genetic history, I'm adopted...the bit I know is nobody had it 30 some years ago when I was born.)

[jeanine123]

You could try making your own BBQ sauce. I make a good sized batch and then freeze the extra.

[Jayray]

Personally, I don't think there's anything more wrong with CS or HFCS than with white sugar.

[mouso]

Kelilah, I am trying that recipe! I LURVE pecan pie!