Glucose syrup from corn or maize
Why the stated source matters
Glucose syrup is a sweetener and bulking agent made by breaking starch down into sugars. It turns up in confectionery, biscuits, sauces and drinks. The starch can come from corn, wheat or other crops, so an unqualified "glucose syrup" leaves the source open. A label that names corn or maize as the source closes the question.
What a stated source does not tell you
- It settles one ingredient, not the product. The rest of the ingredient list, the allergen statement and any "may contain" line still apply.
- A stated source is only as good as the label. If a formulation changes, so can its sources. Check the package.
- Corn and maize are the same crop. Both spellings appear on New Zealand labels, as do wordings such as (from corn).
Products that state a corn or maize source for glucose syrup
All 57 products below list glucose syrup with a corn or maize source on the label. They are split by our coeliac assessment, because glucose syrup is not what decides the result for the second group.
Assessed coeliac-compatible (50)
| Product | Manufacturer | Coeliac status |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzu & Lime Marshmallows | Bad Habits Marshmallow Confections | Coeliac-compatible |
| Vanilla & Chocolate Marshmallows | Bad Habits Marshmallow Confections | Coeliac-compatible |
| Toasted Coconut Marshmallows | Bad Habits Marshmallow Confections | Coeliac-compatible |
| Pineapple Chocolate Marshmallows | Bad Habits Marshmallow Confections | Coeliac-compatible |
| Passionfruit Marshmallows | Bad Habits Marshmallow Confections | Coeliac-compatible |
| Mango & Raspberry Marshmallows | Bad Habits Marshmallow Confections | Coeliac-compatible |
| Fairy Bread Marshmallows | Bad Habits Marshmallow Confections | Coeliac-compatible |
| Blue Raspberry Marshmallows | Bad Habits Marshmallow Confections | Coeliac-compatible |
| Rainbow marshmallow Easter Eggs | Rainbow | Coeliac-compatible |
| VANILLA CHOC SUNDAE | KĀPITI | Coeliac-compatible |
| Christmas Santa | Rainbow | Coeliac-compatible |
| Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream | Tip Top | Coeliac-compatible |
| Kapiti Candy co. | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| chocolate eclair ice cream | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| golden pumpkin soup | Maggi | Coeliac-compatible |
| Creamy Vegetable Soup for a Cup | Maggi | Coeliac-compatible |
| Jelly Beans | Rainbow Confectionery | Coeliac-compatible |
| Pineapple Chunks | Rainbow Confectionery | Coeliac-compatible |
| Sour Party Mix | Pams | Coeliac-compatible |
| Natural Vanilla Extract | Queen | Coeliac-compatible |
| Awsome Value Party Mix | Rainbow | Coeliac-compatible |
| Sour mix | Woolworths | Coeliac-compatible |
| Candy Canes | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| kmart jellybeans | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| Crocodiles | Mayceys | Coeliac-compatible |
| Baby Fish | Woolworths | Coeliac-compatible |
| Snakes | Woolworths | Coeliac-compatible |
| planet candy big bulk pack party mix | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| mentos mint | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| kiwi party mix | Woolworths | Coeliac-compatible |
| Rainbow jelly beans | — | Coeliac-compatible |
| Pink Smokers | Mayceys | Coeliac-compatible |
| Sour Fruit Mix | Maykeys | Coeliac-compatible |
| Giant Spearmint Leaves | Mayceys | Coeliac-compatible |
| Sour Feijoa Sweets | Mayceys | Coeliac-compatible |
| Wine Gums | Mayceys | Coeliac-compatible |
| CHUPA CHUP BEST OF BAG BUN96GM | Chupa Chups | Coeliac-compatible |
| Chupa chups the best of | Chupa Chups | Coeliac-compatible |
| Mentos Rainbow | Mentos | Coeliac-compatible |
| Mango sorbet | Weis | Coeliac-compatible |
| Nelson Boysenberry ice cream | Kapiti | Coeliac-compatible |
| Vanilla ice-cream | Woolworths | Coeliac-compatible |
| Dark Chocolate & Berry Sorbet | KĀPITI | Coeliac-compatible |
| Polar Pie | Tip Top | Coeliac-compatible |
| Chupa chups faces | Chupa Chups | Coeliac-compatible |
| Optifast | Nestlé | Coeliac-compatible |
| Gluten free glucose syrup | Queen | Coeliac-compatible |
| Triple Chocolate Ice Cream | Kapiti | Coeliac-compatible |
| Hokey pokey ice cream | Tip Top | Coeliac-compatible |
| French Vanilla Ice Cream | TipTop | Coeliac-compatible |
Products whose glucose syrup states a corn or maize source and that we assess as coeliac-compatible. Statuses reflect our database at build time — always confirm on the package.
Corn-sourced glucose syrup, but check the rest of the label (7)
These also state a corn or maize source. Their coeliac status is decided by other ingredients, such as a wheat coating, or by details we have not yet confirmed.
| Product | Manufacturer | Coeliac status |
|---|---|---|
| Mint Trumpets | Tip Top | Contains gluten |
| Soup For A Cup Creamy Mushroom | Maggi | Contains gluten |
| Nut Bar - Caramel Cashew Flavour | Nice & Natural | Contains gluten |
| CLASSIC CHOC | Tip Top trumpet | Contains gluten |
| Party Bites Lollie Cake | Kaye's | Contains gluten |
| Gluten free Apricot Bites | — | Contains gluten |
| Vegan Chocolate | Tip Top | Contains gluten |
Products whose glucose syrup states a corn or maize source but that are not assessed coeliac-compatible. Statuses reflect our database at build time.
This is one of three ingredients we track this way. See all corn and maize sources on labels.
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Frequently asked questions
Is glucose syrup from corn gluten free?
Yes. Corn (maize) does not contain gluten, so glucose syrup made from corn starch has no gluten source. The label naming corn or maize as the source is what settles it.
What does glucose syrup (maize) on a label mean?
Maize is the same crop as corn. "Glucose syrup (maize)" and "glucose syrup (corn)" both say the starch it was made from is corn.
Is glucose syrup the same as corn syrup?
They overlap. Glucose syrup is made by breaking starch down into sugars, and the starch can come from corn, wheat or other crops. "Corn syrup" names corn as the source. A label that says "glucose syrup (corn)" gives both.
Does corn glucose syrup make the whole product gluten free?
No. It only settles that ingredient. Check the rest of the ingredient list, the allergen statement and any "may contain" line.
Why does DietTribe stop flagging glucose syrup when the source is stated as corn?
Unqualified glucose syrup is flagged as a possible trace risk because it can be made from wheat. When the label names corn or maize as the source, that question is answered, so the flag is not raised.