United States of Corn Syrup

Usually, I'm diligent and read the ingredients of everything I purchase. Mostly, because I hate sugar in my food. Sure it's awesome in candy but when I'm having a meal the only sugar I want is in my dessert.  Why is corn syrup every where? Dill pickles, dry roasted peanuts, horseradish sauce, stuffing? Check labels, you'll see what I mean. Do they really need them? I mean sweet gherkins OK maybe but "dill" pickles probably not, after all they are supposed to be dill. And please I like my horseradish spicy.  Don't worry, I've outsmarted all those American companies who add it by shopping in the imported foods section who still believe dill pickles should be dill!