What is high fructose corn syrup?
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from corn and can be found in numerous foods and beverages on grocery store shelves in the United States. High fructose corn syrup is composed of either 42 percent or 55 percent fructose, with the remaining sugars being primarily glucose and higher sugars.
Experts from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from health professional organizations to consumer advocacy groups, bring perspective to the debate on high fructose corn syrup. You might be surprised to find out who.
Leading medical and nutrition groups, as well as some of the nation’s harshest food industry critics agree that high fructose corn syrup, a natural sweetener made from corn, is nutritionally the same as sugar. However, new research by the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) shows that marketing tactics used by many food companies to promote their products may confuse and mislead consumers. Read More >>>
High fructose corn syrup has gotten a great deal of media attention. Unfortunately, many stories about the dangers of HFCS have reported information that lacks scientific merit leaving consumers confused about what is fact and what is not.
Why is High Fructose Corn Syrup in Foods?
High fructose corn syrup provides many consumer benefits and often plays a key role in the integrity of food and beverage products that has little to do with sweetening.
High Fructose Corn Syrup Metabolism
High fructose corn syrup is simply a kind of corn sugar. It has the same number of calories as sugar and is handled similarly by the body.
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