"What exactly is Glucos?
I have ALWAYS used Karo, the Karo that is marked 0g HFCS in making queen candy to keep it BARELY pliable.. I doubt theres enough of it there to harm the bees, but what exactly IN the Karo would give the bees dysentery?"
glucose scott, it makes the fondant pliable. that's it. i will be adding another post on making fondant and some other additional info that may be helpful.
about Karo syrup:
Karo syrup: (from Karo's website:)
Q: What is high fructose corn syrup and how is it different from regular corn syrup?
A: High fructose corn syrup starts with regular corn syrup, which is modified by further processing and treated with enzymes to break it into two different forms of sweeteners, fructose and glucose.
In contrast, corn syrup is a sweetener derived from fresh corn picked and processed at its peak for flavor and sweetness. This is the ingredient in Karo® Corn Syrups used for baking – Karo® Light, Karo® Dark and Karo® Lite (reduced calorie).
Q: Why do food manufacturers use high fructose corn syrup?
A: Originally, high fructose corn syrup was developed as a lower cost substitute for sugar. It is widely used today as a sweetener in beverages, bakery products, yogurts, and other products that traditionally had used sugar as a sweetener.
Q: What is the controversy about high fructose corn syrup and why are so many people avoiding it?
A: Since the early 1980's, high fructose corn syrup consumption has tripled and was recently estimated at 30 pounds per person annually. During the same time period, the rate of obesity also increased dramatically. After consumption of high fructose corn syrup hit its highest level between the years of 2000 to 2005, it has more recently declined, yet obesity rates have not. While some researchers feel there is a link between the increase in obesity and high fructose corn syrup consumption, others do not.
Q: Do any of Karo's Corn Syrup products used in baking that are sold in retail stores contain high fructose corn syrup?
A: When Karo was first introduced in 1902, it contained no high fructose corn syrup. Like the original, today Karo® Light, Karo® Dark and Karo® Lite Corn Syrups contain no high fructose corn syrup.
Q: Do other brands of corn syrup currently contain high fructose corn syrup and if so, how can I tell?
A: Karo is currently the only leading national brand of corn syrup that has removed high fructose corn syrup. Many other brands of corn syrup do contain high fructose corn syrup. Check the ingredient list on the package where high fructose corn syrup must be listed if it is in the product. You can also look for Karo's package labels that clearly announce "0 grams High Fructose Corn Syrup."
Q: What is corn syrup?
A: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.
Q: Is high fructose corn syrup the same as corn syrup?
A: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 from Karo® Light. Karo® Dark and Karo® Lite (reduced calorie) Corn Syrups never had high fructose corn syrup.
Q:What is refiners' syrup? Why is it used in Karo dark corn syrup?
A: Refiners' syrup is a type of molasses. It gives dark corn syrup its flavor and color.
Q:When was the ingredient "vanilla" added to Karo light corn syrup?
A: Vanilla has always been an ingredient in Karo light corn syrup. It gives extra smoothness and richness to the flavor.
