Karo

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The Corn Products Refining Company of New York and Chicago is formed, and on May 13,1902, introduces Karo Light and Dark Corn Syrup.

It is believed that the chemist and expert syrup formulator in honor of his wife Caroline coined the name "Karo". Another popular theory traces the name Karo back to an earlier table syrup trademark "Kairomel".

Until the introduction of Karo corn syrups, the American housewife carried her syrup jug "to the grocery store to be refilled from the grocers barrels of syrup.

These days Karo Syrups are the only corn syrup products that are available across the entire United States. They're used as toppings for French toast, pancakes and waffles, and in recipes for pies, candies, glazes, sauces, beverages, ice creams, adding a bit of sweetness and giving smooth texture to an incredible number of American loved dishes.