Thursday, October 13, 2011

High-Fructose Corn Syrup

HFCS. High-Fructose Corn Syrup is a food additive that was developed over 30 years ago. It is derived from corn and is many times cheaper and sweeter than simple sugar. Unlike regular sugar, HFCS does not quench the body's appetite, thus allowing people to drink a two-liter bottle of soda without feeling "full". The average American consumes sixty-two pounds of HFCS each year.
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