Fructose Corn Syrup strain guide
Fructose Corn Syrup, almost always sold as High Fructose Corn Syrup or HFCS, is an indica-leaning hybrid from Fullmoon Genetics. It crosses GMO Cookies with OZ Kush, and people know it for a funky, garlicky diesel smell and a heavy, relaxed feel.
Where does Fructose Corn Syrup come from?
Fructose Corn Syrup comes from Fullmoon Genetics. The cross most often given is GMO Cookies and OZ Kush, with one strain database noting the OZ Kush side was backcrossed twice. GMO Cookies is another name for GMO, and OZ Kush is a Zkittlez and OG cross.
The name is a joke on the sweetener, which is a little funny given how savoury it smells. You'll usually see the full High Fructose Corn Syrup on labels.
What does Fructose Corn Syrup smell and taste like?
This is not a fruity strain. The smell is funky first: diesel, garlic and pine, with earthy and chemical notes and a little citrus. Some people describe a sweet diesel undertone, and one producer calls the nose offensive at first with a savoury finish. That garlic side comes straight from GMO.
Terpene reports aren't consistent. One strain database's listing gives caryophyllene, limonene and linalool, while its description also mentions myrcene. Caryophyllene showing up in both fits the peppery, funky base.
Fructose Corn Syrup effects: what people report
People most often describe Fructose Corn Syrup as relaxed, uplifted and euphoric, with full-body tingles. As it settles, many find it heavy and some say it drifts toward sleepy.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and headache come up most, and one reviewer found it too strong at higher amounts.
How strong is Fructose Corn Syrup?
Fructose Corn Syrup is a very high-THC strain. Published lab results and listings put it at about 24% to 32% THC, with very little CBD.
That is a lot for most people. If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. Check the THC number on your label rather than trusting the strain name, and see our guide to reading cannabis labels if the numbers are confusing.
Buying Fructose Corn Syrup in Canada
Look for it under High Fructose Corn Syrup or HFCS, since few labels use the shorter name. Producers usually list it as an indica or indica-leaning hybrid.
You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC number and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that loud, funky smell.
Fructose Corn Syrup vs GMO
GMO is one of Fructose Corn Syrup's parents, and you can smell it: both carry that garlic and diesel funk that people either love or can't stand. GMO is the more purely savoury of the two, while Fructose Corn Syrup picks up a touch of sweetness and citrus from its OZ Kush side. Both are heavy, relaxed and very high in THC. If you want the original garlic bomb, go with GMO. If you'd like that funk softened slightly, try Fructose Corn Syrup.
Strains like Fructose Corn Syrup
If you like Fructose Corn Syrup, these share its funky, savoury side:
- GMO: one parent, with the same garlic and diesel smell and a heavy feel.
- OZ Kush: the other parent, sweeter and fruitier with a Kush base.
- Garlic Breath: another GMO cross with a loud, savoury nose.
- GMO Rootbeer: GMO funk with a different twist on top.
