Corn is part of many products we use every day! Do these products contain corn? The Science of Maryland Agriculture

High fructose corn syrup is used as a sweetener in some dressings. Salad Dressing YES! High fructose corn syrup is used as a sweetener in some dressings. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

Shampoo YES! Citric acid derived from corn is found in many shampoos. It works as a preservative and helps make hair shiny. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

Cornstarch is used to make match sticks rigid. Matches YES! Cornstarch is used to make match sticks rigid. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

Makeup YES! Zea mays starch – cornstarch – is found in eye shadow and blush. It helps to absorb oils and makes it stick to the skin. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

Chewing Gum YES! Malitol, a sugar substitute derived from corn, gives some chewing gum its sweet flavor. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

Diapers YES! Some diapers contain corn starch; others contain acrylic acid. Both are derived from corn and give diapers their absorbency. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

Toothpaste YES! Sorbital, which gives toothpaste its bulk and texture, comes from corn. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

The “wax” on wax paper is made from zein, a protein found in corn. YES! The “wax” on wax paper is made from zein, a protein found in corn. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

Aspirin YES! Cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), which comes from corn, is used as a coating on aspirin to make it easy to swallow. The Science of Maryland Agriculture

Spark Plugs YES! Cornstarch is used as an insulator against the high heat and acid solvents in an engine. The Science of Maryland Agriculture