October of 2014 is bringing up an interesting case in which gold prices are almost identical to the price of platinum. On Wednesday, gold prices were trading at $1,245 per ounce while platinum prices were closer to $1,270.
1 Corn Syrup is a thick and sweet syrup that is produced by the breaking down of corn starch. High Fructose Corn Syrup is developed by the enzymatic action which changes dextrose sugar into fructose sugar.  The High Fructose Corn Syrup is sweeter than the ordinary Corn Syrup.
Since sugar is not critical to the texture of the licorice, it can be less refined, reducing the cost of the licorice recipe. Corn syrup is typically used in combination with sugar in licorice candy. It is a modified form of starch, and like sugar, it provides sweetness to the licorice.It also inhibits sugar crystallization, helps control moisture retention and limits microbial spoilage.ince licorice is a sweet candy, sweetening ingredients make up much of their composition. Sugar and corn syrup are two primary sweeteners. Sugar is sucrose, which is derived from beet and cane sugars. It is supplied as small, white crystals, which readily dissolve in water.