High-fructose corn syrup is composed of:
A)fructose and glucose.
B)glucose and galactose.
C)sucrose and maltitol.
D)fructose and galactose.

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High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is composed of approximately 42-55% fructose and 45-58% glucose, with minor amounts of other carbohydrates. Therefore, the best choice is A, which lists fructose and glucose as the components of HFCS. The other choices either contain incorrect components or are not relevant to HFCS. High-fructose corn syrup is made from corn starch and is composed of fructose and glucose in varying proportions. The most common form of high-fructose corn syrup used in processed foods contains 42-55% fructose and 45-58% glucose.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup Is Composed Of