Hidden corn

Corn is a sneaky one!! It is in SO many packaged or processed foods. This was by far the hardest thing for me to eliminate from my diet.

Here are some hidden corn ingredients to watch out for -

• ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
• aspartame
  
• caramel color
  
• citric acid
• corn syrup, corn syrup solids, high fructose corn syrup
  
• dextrose
  
• matrodextrin
• methylcellulose
  
• natural flavors, flavorings or seasonings
• sorbitol
• saccharine
  
• xanthan gum
• xylitol

Common source of corn:

• adhesives (like the strip on an envelope or stamp, or in things like stickers and band-aids)
• applesauce
• alcohol
• baking powder
• baking mixes
• bread
  
• cereal
• canned fruit
• chips
• coffee creamer
• condiments
• cough syrup
• drink mixes
• ice cream
• instant coffee
• jello
• jams/jellies
• marshmallows
• mayonnaise
  
• powdered sugar
  
• processed meat
• salad dressings, sauces
• soft drinks
• vanilla extract
• white vinegar

Here's a link to a more complete list of possible corn-containing products/ingredients.
Here's another site with corn information.
Here's a great corn allergy blog.