date:Jan 29, 2013
S. Food and Drug Administration has classified high- fructose corn syrup, a blend of fructose and glucose, as safe. It declined to call it corn sugar, as requested by the Corn Refiners Association. An article published last September in the International Journal of Obesity concluded that the substance alone doesnt cause obesity or other health problems.
Its important for brands to weigh sweetener decisions carefully and base them on facts, said Martin Concannon, a consultant to the Corn Refiner