What exacty is high fructose corn syrup...?

Question

I don't want any big scientific explanations, well, maybe a little. I want to know why it is so bad for you and exactly what is in it, cuz everybody says it isn't a very good thing for you. What is it?

Answer 1

extreamly high suger made frm corn and smoe times fruits.

Answer 2

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from corn. It's nearly identical to table sugar (sucrose), which is 50 percent fructose and 50 percent glucose. High Fructose Corn Syrup is made of either 42 percent or 55 percent fructose, with the remaining sugars being primarily glucose and some higher sugars. It is made from genetically modified corn and then it is processed with genetically modified enzymes.

Answer 3

It the largest sugary product made in the USA. It started Near 1970s. It replace cane sugar that was grown in the southern USA. It also subsidies by the USDA . This product is made from corn at a very cheap price.That why many products have this in there products. The one user of this product is sodas.It very high in calories and no nutrient value to the human body.

Answer 4

Fructose is a sugar mostly found in fruits, and corn syrup is unsaturated fat.

Answer 5

its a fancy word for saying added sugar thats in a form of a syrup

Answer 6

it's an additive, mainly used in drinks and confectionary.
It's very sweet and disguise any taste real well so it hides any imperfections in the recipe and make the products taste more consistent.

Answer 7

well, it is a thickening agent, and it is pretty much useless, because juice tastes good with out it. if you want to buy juice that doesnt have any in it, then start buying juicy juice. because it is 100% real fruit juice.