High Fructose Corn Syrup; Used In Place of Sucrose in the Food and Beverage Industry
High Fructose Corn Syrup , or glucose-fructose, is a sweetener made from corn starch. It is the common sweetener used in a wide variety of processed and fast foods. This includes soft drinks, processed juice, canned fruit, processed foods, breakfast cereals, biscuits, instant oatmeal, some instant soup mixes, some ready mixes, ketchup and some salad dressings. Compared to regular sugar, it is sweeter and cheaper, and is quickly absorbed into the body. High fructose corn syrup has been identified as a possible factor contributing to the development of obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and other health disorders. Fructose may contribute to weight gain, depending on the current body weight and size, age, and health history. While the High Fructose Corn Syrup commonly consumed in soft drinks may not contribute to any of these diseases, consuming large amounts of this type of sweetener over a prolonged period of time can contribute to serious diseases. Furt...