Definitions

• Corn syrup is a liquid sugar derivative of corn starch. Vegetable oil can be made from a single ingredient or a blend of oils.
  
  

Types

• Corn syrup is available in light and dark form. Light is clarified to remove color and is flavorless. Dark corn syrup had caramel color and molasses added to it. Vegetable oils include sunflower, canola, palm, peanut, corn, soybean, olive, safflower and canola.
  
  

Interchangable?

• Light and dark corn syrup can be used interchangeably. Allowances must be made for the stronger flavor of the dark variety.
  
  

Substitutions

• Butter, margarine or lard can typically be substituted for vegetable oil. Corn syrup can be substituted for vegetable oil, with proper proportions varying from one recipe to another.
  
  

Healthy Choices

• Corn syrup is entirely glucose-based and is used as a non-sweet thickener. High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener made of fructose and glucose. Avoid oils that contain partially hydrogenated or saturated fats. Canola oil is the lowest in saturated fats.