Is invert syrup different from invert sugar for matching?
They share this page. Both phrases are label forms of invert sugar.
Added refined sugars
Invert sugar
Sucrose broken into glucose and fructose, printed as invert sugar or invert syrup.
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What the label is naming
Invert sugar is sucrose that has been split into glucose and fructose. Labels say invert sugar, inverted sugar, or invert syrup. It is an added refined sugar here. It is not the same phrase as inverted sugar syrup hidden inside a brand name unless those words appear in the ingredient list.
Where it hides
Candy, cereal bars, and soft bakery items, where it is used because it holds moisture. It may be one of several sweeteners rather than the only one.
Names and codes
- Invert sugar
- Invert syrup
- Inverted sugar
Aisles to check
- Candy
- Cereal bars
- Soft breads
Label-reading tips
- Inverted sugar and invert syrup both count.
- It is separate from high-fructose corn syrup.
Check a label for Invert sugar
Paste an ingredient list. This checker looks only for Invert sugar. It does not score the rest of the food.
Questions
Does this include high-fructose corn syrup?
No. High-fructose corn syrup has its own names and its own page.