News about high fructose corn syrup
If you listen to the commercials, high fructose corn syrup is the same as white table sugar and has no adverse health consequences. But is that true? For years now, I just try to avoid foods that have high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient. Not easy to do as manufacturers love to sneak this sugar into everything from bread to catsup. Many manufacturers know there are consumers that are like me and try to avoid high fructose corn syrup so they make a catsup without it then charge more. Why high fructose corn syrup? Manufacturers love it as it is easy to ship, has a long shelf life and is cheaper than sugar. It improves the texture of cookies, and browns better in breads. What is HCFS? It is comprised of fructose and glucose and manufacturers use it in place of sugar. It has the same caloric value of sugar, 4 calories per gram. Is HCFS Bad for our Health? Many researchers would say no but mo...