Simple Syrups Roundup
We analyzed 216 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Finding the perfect Simple Syrups shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 216 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.
Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Simple Syrups you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.
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Detailed Reviews
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- ● High Sugar Content
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Original Syrup
Ingredients: CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES), SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content
Aunt jemima pancake syrup lite
Ingredients: high fructose corn syrup, water, cellulose gum, salt, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, sorbic acid and sodium benzoate (preservatives), sodium hexametaphosphate,
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content
Lite Syrup, Original
Ingredients: High fructose corn syrup, water, cellulose gum, salt, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, sorbic acid and sodium benzoate (preservatives), sodium hexametaphosphate
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content
Syrup original
Ingredients: High fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, natural & artificial maple flavor, cellulose gum, caramel color, sodium benzoate (to preserve freshness) and sorbic acid.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content
Lite Original Syrup
Ingredients: Water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar syrup, contains 2% or less of cellulose gum salt, natural and artificial flavors, sorbic acid and sodium benzoate (preservatives), caramel color, sodium hexametaphosphate, citric acid.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content
Sugar Free Caramel Flavored Syrup
Ingredients: Purified water, cellulose gum, natural flavor, sucralose, sodium acid sulfate (sulfates), sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness) acesulfame potassium, citric acid, salt, caramel color
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate
Sugar free Coffee Syrup
Ingredients: Purified water, natural and artificial flavors, cellulose gum, sodium acid sulfate (sulfites), sucralose, sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness), acesulfame potassium, caramel color.
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate
Vanilla Coffee Syrup
Ingredients: Pure cane sugar, water, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (to protect freshness).
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate
- ● High Sugar Content
Original Syrup
Ingredients: Corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, contains less than 2% of: natural and artificial flavors, cellulose gum, salt, caramel color, sodium benzoate and sorbic acid (preservatives), sodium hexametaphosphate.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content
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- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
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- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
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- ● Clean Ingredients
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- ● High Sugar Content
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- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
Organic light corn syrup
Ingredients: Organic corn syrup, organic glucose syrup, organic vanilla flavor, salt.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content
100% Pure Organic Maple syrup U.S. Grade A Dark Color, Robust taste
Ingredients: Organic pure maple syrup.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
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- ● Clean Ingredients
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- ● High Sugar Content
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- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Organic caramel syrup
Ingredients: Organic evaporated cane juice, purified water, organic caramel flavor, vegetable glycerine, citric acid
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
Original
Ingredients: Water, sugar, cellulose gum, salt, artificial flavor, potassium sorbate and sorbic acid (preservatives), citric acid, guar gum, sucralose.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content