June 25, 2014 11:11 am
Published by Sharyn Wynters
Recently, corn has raised its head as the culprit underlying a long list of allergic reactions
Few people realize the connection between their symptoms and the rampant inclusion of corn and corn derivatives in a growing list of foods and personal care products. The truth be told, corn (most commercial varieties are genetically modified) may be worse than sugar and wheat.
Below is a comprehensive list of the ingredients in corn:
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Acetic acid
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Alcohol
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Alpha tocopherol
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Artificial flavorings
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Artificial sweeteners
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Ascorbates
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Ascorbic acid
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Aspartame (Artificial sweetener)
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Astaxanthin
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Baking powder
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Barley malt* (generally OK, but can be contaminated)
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Bleached flour*
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Blended sugar (sugaridextrose)
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Brown sugar* (generally OK if no caramel color)
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Calcium citrate
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Calcium fumarate
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Calcium gluconate
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Calcium lactate
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Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA)
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Calcium stearate
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Calcium stearoyl lactylate
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Caramel and caramel color
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Carbonmethylcellulose sodium
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Cellulose microcrystalline
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Cellulose, methyl
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Cellulose, powdered
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Cetearyl glucoside
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Choline chloride
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Citric acid*
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Citrus cloud emulsion (CCS)
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Coco glycerides (cocoglycerides)
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Confectioners sugar
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Corn alcohol, corn gluten
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Corn extract
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Corn flour
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Corn oil, corn oil margarine
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Corn starch
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Corn sweetener, corn sugar
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Corn syrup, corn syrup solids
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Corn, popcorn, cornmeal
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Cornstarch, cornflour
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Crosscarmellose sodium
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Crystalline dextrose
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Crystalline fructose
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Cyclodextrin
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DATUM (a dough conditioner)
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Decyl glucoside
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Decyl polyglucose
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Dextrin
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Dextrose (also found in IV solutions)
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Dextrose anything (such as monohydrate or anhydrous)
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d-Gluconic acid
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Distilled white vinegar
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Drying agent
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Erythorbic acid
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Erythritol
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Ethanol
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Ethocel 20
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Ethylcellulose
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Ethylene
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Ethyl acetate
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Ethyl alcohol
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Ethyl lactate
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Ethyl maltol
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Fibersol-2
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Flavorings*
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Food starch
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Fructose*
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Fruit juice concentrate*
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Fumaric acid
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Germ/germ meal
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Gluconate
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Gluconic acid
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Glucono delta-lactone
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Gluconolactone
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Glucosamine
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Glucose*
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Glucose syrup* (also found in IV solutions)
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Glutamate
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Gluten
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Gluten feed/meal
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Glycerides
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Glycerin*
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Glycerol
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Golden syrup
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Grits
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High fructose corn syrup
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Hominy
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Honey*
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Hydrolyzed corn
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Hydrolyzed corn protein
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Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose pthalate (HPMCP)
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Inositol
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Invert syrup or sugar
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Iodized salt
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Lactate
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Lactic acid*
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Lauryl glucoside
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Lecithin
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Linoleic acid
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Lysine
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Magnesium citrate
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Magnesium fumarate
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Magnesium stearate
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Maize
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Malic acid
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Malonic acid
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Malt syrup from corn
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Malt, malt extract
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Maltitol
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Maltodextrin
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Maltol
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Maltose
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Mannitol
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Methyl gluceth
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Methyl glucose
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Methyl glucoside
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Methylcellulose
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Microcrystaline cellulose
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Modified cellulose gum
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Modified corn starch
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Modified food starch
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Molasses* (corn syrup may be present; know your product)
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Mono- and di- glycerides
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Monosodium glutamate
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MSG
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Natural flavorings*
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Olestra/Olean
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Polenta
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Polydextrose
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Polylactic acid (PLA)
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Polysorbates* (e.g. Polysorbate 80)
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Polyvinyl acetate
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Potassium citrate
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Potassium fumarate
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Potassium gluconate
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Powdered sugar
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Pregelatinized starch
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Propionic acid
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Propylene glycol*
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Propylene glycol monostearate*
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Saccharin
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Salt (iodized salt)
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Semolina (unless from wheat)
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Simethicone
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Sodium carboxymethylcellulose
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Sodium citrate
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Sodium erythorbate
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Sodium fumarate
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Sodium lactate
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Sodium starch glycolate
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Sodium stearoyl fumarate
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Sorbate
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Sorbic acid
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Sorbitan* (anything)
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Sorbitol
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Sorghum* (not all is bad; the syrup and/or grain CAN be mixed with corn)
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Splenda (Artificial sweetener)
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Starch (any kind that’s not specified)
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Stearic acid
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Stearoyls
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Sucralose (Artificial sweetener)
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Sucrose
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Sugar* (not identified as cane or beet)
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Threonine
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Tocopherol (vitamin E)
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Treacle (aka golden syrup)
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Triethyl citrate
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Unmodified starch
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Vanilla, natural flavoring
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Vanilla, pure or extract
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Vanillin
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Vegetable anything that’s not specific*
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Vinegar, distilled white
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Vinyl acetate
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Vitamin C* and Vitamin E*
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Vitamins*
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Xanthan gum
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Xylitol
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Yeast*
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Zea mays
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Zein
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People can suffer for years (or a lifetime) without ever suspecting that their health problems are related to corn. The best and perhaps the only treatment for a food allergy is to completely avoid the food. This includes all ingredients derived from it.
Sharyn Wynters is a naturopath with over 30 years experience in health and wellness. She is author of the book, The Pure Cure: A Guide to Freeing your Life from Dangerous Toxins. If you are interested in a private consultation, contact her through her website: www.wyntersway.com
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