You’ve probably seen corn syrup in processed sweets, but is it vegan? While most corn is genetically modified (many of the genes are from animals), the sugars that are used in corn syrup are naturally occurring. While this doesn’t sound very appealing, many of the processed foods we eat contain corn syrup.
Caramel popcorn
If you love the taste of caramel-covered popcorn, but don’t want to eat the sugar and fat that is found in the commercial version, you can make your own vegan caramel corn at home. It only takes about an hour to make, and it can keep for a week. Store the finished product in an airtight container or sealable bag. This is a healthy and delicious snack for a movie night!
Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
Chocolate syrup is a popular vegan treat. You can find it in several flavors, and most of them are dairy-free. The caramel flavor, for example, is made from skim milk.
Brown Rice Syrup
If you don’t care for traditional white sugar or maple syrup, brown rice syrup is an excellent substitution. It is vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free and can be used in baking and cooking. It can also be used as a topping for desserts and hot drinks.
Glucose syrup
Glucose syrup is a sweetening agent used to enhance the flavour of foods. It is a low-calorie sweetening agent that mixes easily with many other food ingredients. It is suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and halal eaters.
Golden syrup
Golden syrup is made from agave nectar and can be used in baking and cooking. Its flavor is mild and is suitable for baking and making chocolate sauce. It can also be made into a dark sugar syrup. To make it, mix 200 grams of agave nectar with 100 grams of white sugar. Then, place the jar in a dark cabinet. It may burn if over-heated.
Tapioca
Corn has dominated the North American food scene for decades, but tapioca syrup is eroding its market share. While corn is a versatile food, feed, and biofuel, the amount of corn produced in the United States is limited by federal subsidies, and much of the crop is genetically modified. However, tapioca syrup is readily substitutable for corn syrup and can be used interchangeably in recipes.
