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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

fructose corn syrup - Food Lobbying in Action, The Corn Syrup Crusaders

fructose corn syrup - Food Lobbying in Action, The Corn Syrup Crusaders : It's fun to watch lobbying in action, especially when it is so overt. I've just been sent a copy of this "Dear Colleague" letter organized by the Corn Refiners Association. The letter comes from two members of Congress. It asks other members of Congress to write the FDA to change the name of High Fructose Corn Syrup to Corn Sugar.

The petition requests the term "corn sugar" be permitted as an optional name for high fructose corn syrup on ingredient labels to avoid customer misconceptions. Evidence suggests that current terminology encourages misunderstanding in the marketplace regarding the nutritional profile and composition of corn sweeteners, and the alternate name would help dispel some of the confusion. According to a recent nationwide MSR Group survey, around 70 percent of Americans surveyed could not correctly identify high fructose corn syrup when presented with the American Dietetic Association's definition. The same research found that "corn sugar" is a better alternative because it gives consumers a more accurate understanding of the product's fructose content, calories and sweetness.Read More... For the latest updates PRESS CTR + D or visit Stock Market news Today

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