750 grams per JAR Light corn syrup is a clear-colored syrup made by extracting sugars from cornstarch. It also often includes a little vanilla flavoring. You'll find it listed as an ingredient in recipes for candy, caramel popcorn, frosting, and sweet sauces. Light corn syrup adds sweetness to recipes, without adding flavor or color; it keeps sugar from crystallizing in candy; it makes baked goods moist, and it extends the shelf life of foods