Standard HFCS
High fructose corn syrup produced to the national standard, with a clean sweetness profile and good moisture retention, for beverages, bakery and general sweetening;F42, F55 and F60 are supplied to contract specification; sweetness and dosage are recommended to be confirmed by trial.
Features
- Clean sweetness: close to sucrose, with no pronounced aftertaste
- Cool sweetness: perceived sweetness is stronger at low temperature, suited to cold drinks
- Good moisture retention: helps slow moisture loss in baked goods
- Readily participates in Maillard reactions: supports colour and flavour development (process control required)
- Good fermentability: directly utilisable by yeast
- Blends with high-intensity sweeteners: improves the sweetness profile
- Full sucrose replacement: used as widely as sucrose in beverages, bakery and confectionery, with synergistic sweetener effects
- Cost and mouthfeel optimisation: improves mouthfeel and maintains texture while reducing formulation cost
- Complete range: F42, F55 and F60 grades to match different sweetness and process requirements
Applications
Food and beverage scenarios suited to this product (dosage to be validated by trial)
Carbonated & juice drinks: primary sweetener
Tea & coffee drinks: sweetness adjustment
Bakery & pastries: moisture retention, colour and anti-staling
Seasonings & sauces: sweetness adjustment
Confectionery: sweetness and body
Dairy & plant-protein drinks: mouthfeel adjustment
Carbonated and fruit drinks: F55/F60 commonly replace white sugar
Dairy and ice cream: improves sweetness profile and crystallisation resistance
Bread, pastry and preserved fruit: humectancy and crystallisation control
Grade system: F42 / F55 / F60
F42, F55 and F60 are the regular grades of standard HFCS, classified by fructose content (of dry solids). They are now consolidated into this product series for unified production and supply, and are no longer listed as separate product lines; the grades are supplied to fructose (of dry solids) ≥42%, ≥55% and ≥60%, fructose plus glucose ≥92%, ≥95% and ≥95%, and dry solids ≥70.5%, ≥76.5% and ≥72.5%, produced to GB/T 20882.4-2021.
Grade selection depends on sweetness requirements and the application system; for a specific grade or specification combination, contact us to arrange production accordingly.
Specifications
| Item | Specification | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Fructose content (of dry solids) | F42 ≥42.0%; F55 ≥55.0%; F60 ≥60.0% | GB/T 20882.4-2021 |
| Fructose + glucose (of dry solids) | F42 ≥92.0%; F55 ≥95.0%; F60 ≥95.0% | GB/T 20882.4-2021 |
| Dry solids | F42 ≥70.5%; F55 ≥76.5%; F60 ≥72.5% | GB/T 20882.4-2021 |
| pH | 3.3–4.5 | GB/T 20882.4-2021 |
| Colour / transmittance | Colour ≤50 RBU; transmittance ≥96.0% | GB/T 20882.4-2021 |
| Sulphated ash / insoluble particles | Sulphated ash ≤0.05 g/100g; insoluble particles ≤6.0 mg/kg | GB/T 20882.4-2021 |
| Relative sweetness (sucrose = 1) | About 1.0 (F42); about 1.05 (F55) | Reference; varies with temperature and matrix |
| Sulphur dioxide residue | ≤10 mg/kg | Limit requirement |
| Lead / total arsenic | Lead ≤0.5 mg/kg; total arsenic ≤0.5 mg/kg | GB 2762 (sugars and starch sugars) |
| Microbiological criteria | Total plate count ≤3000 CFU/g; coliforms ≤0.3 MPN/g; pathogens absent | Tested per GB 4789 series |
| Packaging | Food-grade PE drums or IBC containers | Customised on request |
| Storage and shelf life | Store ventilated and dry, off the floor and away from walls; shelf life 12 months | As stated on the product label |
Packaging & Delivery
Indicative options below; exact specifications and terms are subject to commercial confirmation.
- 25 kg / 75 kg / 250 kg food-grade drums (subject to commercial confirmation)
- 1000 kg IBC tote (subject to commercial confirmation)
- Food-grade tanker in bulk (subject to commercial confirmation)
- Trial orders from 1 ton (subject to commercial confirmation)
Product Details
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FAQ
Common questions on specification basis, application and commercial terms
Answered product questions
What is standard HFCS?
High fructose corn syrup produced to the national standard, composed mainly of glucose and fructose and commonly used as a sweetening ingredient in beverages and foods.
Which grades are available?
F42, F55 and F60 are supplied as standard: fructose (of dry solids) ≥42%, ≥55% and ≥60%; fructose plus glucose ≥92%, ≥95% and ≥95%; dry solids ≥70.5%, ≥76.5% and ≥72.5%, produced to GB/T 20882.4-2021. The F90 high-fructose grade is described on the F90 page.
How does it differ from F90 HFCS?
F90 has a higher fructose content and higher sweetness, suited to sugar-reduction formulas and blended sweetener bases; standard grades taste closer to sucrose and suit general sweetening and the main sweetener in beverages.
Which products is it suited to?
Carbonated and juice drinks, tea and coffee drinks, bakery and pastries, seasonings and sauces, confectionery and dairy drinks.
How should it be stored?
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight and use promptly after opening; the standard shelf life is 12 months, as stated on the product label.
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