Meaning of the word "glucose syrup" in English

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glucose syrup

US /ˈɡluː.koʊs ˈsɪr.əp/
UK /ˈɡluː.kəʊs ˈsɪr.əp/

Noun

a syrup made from glucose, used as a sweetener and thickener in food products

Example:
Many candies contain glucose syrup to prevent crystallization.
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of glucose syrup for added shine.