You may be alarmed to discover that some formulas contain corn syrup. Corn syrup is used to replace the natural sugar lactose found in breast milk. It’s important to note that corn syrup is not the same as high fructose corn syrup. Corn syrup is made of long chains of glucose linked together, made from corn. They provide energy for babies and are easily digested, which is why so many formulas use it. High-fructose corn syrup is processed differently so that some of the glucose is converted to fructose (this is what makes cookies, soft drinks, and ketchup so sweet). So, don’t worry – you won’t be pouring tons of sugar into your baby, as the two are different things. Some parents still prefer to avoid corn syrup. In that case, formulas like Earth’s Best Organic are the way to go.