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high-fructose corn syrup |
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high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener made by processing corn syrup to increase the level of fructose, usually to between 42% and 55% of the total sugar, with the balance being glucose. It is used extensively as a sweetener in processed foods and soft drinks, particularly soda and baked goods, but it is included also in many foods not normally thought of as sweet foods. See also fructose. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Howard unfortunately mischaracterizes high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a natural product derived from U. Pollan gently skewers typical agribusiness--giant pesticide-sprayed corn farms that produce feed for cattle that end up as fast-food burgers, as well as raw material for the high-fructose corn syrup that sweetens the accompanying Cokes. Some suggestions: Ban soda, potato chips, and other unhealthy snacks from schools; tax junk foods, particularly high-fructose corn syrup, a major culprit in the fattening of America; promote jogging and biking, and encourage exercise breaks; expand, not cut back, physical-education programs. |
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