Karo® Dark Corn Syrup combines the natural sweetness of corn syrup with a small amount of molasses and has no high fructose corn syrup. With its robust flavor and color, it is ideal for many baked goods.Corn syrup is a mildly sweet syrup derived from corn starch. It serves many different functions, but it’s mainly used in recipes to provide sweetness, moisture and a smooth texture to cooked sweets and baked goods. Corn syrup is a sweetener derived from fresh corn picked and processed at its peak for flavor and sweetness. This is the ingredient in Karo® Corn Syrups used for baking. All Karo® Syrups are gluten free and do not contain any high fructose corn syrup.Karo® Corn Syrup’s delicate flavor is a perfect way to give sweetness to many desserts and savory dishes. Unlike granulated sugar, corn syrup controls the crystallization of sugar to keep confections silky and glossy. When used in baked goods, Karo® helps hold moisture and maintain freshness, so you can enjoy your treats longer.Interchangeable, Karo® Light provides just the right amount of sweetness and Karo® Dark has a mild molasses flavor.