troph-. troph- pref. Variant of tropho-. troph- var. of tropho- before a vowel: trophallaxis. -troph a combining form meaning âan organism with nutritional requirementsâ of the kind specified: heterotroph.
Here are 5 reasons you should stay way from any product containing high fructose corn syrup and why it may kill you. 1  Sugar in any form causes obesity and disease when consumed in pharmacologic doses. 2  HFCS and cane sugar are NOT biochemically identical or processed the same way by the body.
Glucose Syrup Nutrition. Glucose syrup may be fat-free, but it's a concentrated source of calories and offers very little nutritional value. A 1-tablespoon serving contains 62 calories and 17 grams of carbohydrates, all in the form of sugar. Glucose syrup made from corn contains a small amount of calcium, zinc and thiamine but not a significant amount.