Corn Syrup (+ Powder)
Properties: Viscous, odorless, colorless liquid. Denser than water. (or powder form)
Purpose: Sweetener, thickening agent
Where Used: Baked goods, candies, frostings, jams, jellies, cookies, rice crispies, caramel snack mixes, fudges, cakes, biscuits
Rice Syrup
Properties: Brown or clarified (clear) liquid
Purpose: Sweetener, binding agent, stabilizer, thickening agent
Where Used: Bakery, bars, cereals, beverages, confectionaries, dairy products, dressings, sauces, frozen meals, frozen desserts, fruit preservatives, icings, frostings, margarine, spreads, meat and meat substitutes, prepared meals, snacks, soups
Tapioca Syrup
Properties: Translucent, viscous liquid
Purpose: Sweetener, binding agent, stabilizer, thickening agent
Where Used: Bakery, bars, cereals, beverages, confectionaries, dairy products, dressings, sauces, frozen meals, frozen desserts, fruit preservatives, icings, frostings, margarine, spreads, meat and meat substitutes, prepared meals, snacks, soups