high-fructose corn syrup
Cheap liquid sweetener
High-fructose corn syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch, used extensively in processed foods and soft drinks.
The fructose content is chemically increased to approximate the sweetness of table sugar.
Often abbreviated HFCS, it appears on ingredient labels and in debates about diet and obesity: The soda is sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup.
Carbonated nonalcoholic beverages
- processed foodsCommercially altered edibles
- condimentsSubstances added for flavor
- breadLeavened flour product
- cerealProcessed grain for breakfast
salad dressing · yogurt · snack foods · fast food · convenience foods · packaged goods · ingredient lists · food supply
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- dextroseSimple sugar form
- maltoseTwo-glucose disaccharide
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
agave · molasses · maple syrup · cane sugar · beet sugar · stevia · aspartame · saccharin
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- fatty liver diseaseLipid accumulation in hepatocytes
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
inflammation · dental caries · weight gain · overconsumption · empty calories · cardiovascular risk · added sugars · sugar addiction
Molecular rearrangement keeping same atoms
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
- refiningRemoving unwanted elements
- industrial processingConverting raw materials commercially
concentrate · alpha-amylase · food manufacturing · batch processing · centrifugation
Carbohydrate blood sugar rating
- insulin responseBody's reaction to pancreatic hormone
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- lipogenesisMetabolic fat production process
- energy conversionChanging power between forms
Product ingredient disclosure system
- dietary guidelinesRecommendations for healthy eating
- health claimsStated product wellness benefits
- consumer advocacyChampioning purchaser rights
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
public perception · sugar tax · reformulation · transparency · front groups · warning labels · beverage industry
soft drinks
Carbonated nonalcoholic beverages
- processed foodsCommercially altered edibles
- condimentsSubstances added for flavor
- breadLeavened flour product
cereal · salad dressing · yogurt · snack foods · fast food · convenience foods · packaged goods · ingredient lists · food supply · breakfast cereals
sucrose
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
honey · agave · molasses · maple syrup · cane sugar · beet sugar · stevia · aspartame · saccharin · sorbitol
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- fatty liver diseaseLipid accumulation in hepatocytes
insulin resistance · inflammation · dental caries · weight gain · overconsumption · empty calories · cardiovascular risk · added sugars · sugar addiction · chronic disease
isomerization
Molecular rearrangement keeping same atoms
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
- refiningRemoving unwanted elements
industrial processing · concentrate · alpha-amylase · food manufacturing · batch processing · centrifugation
glycemic index
Carbohydrate blood sugar rating
- insulin responseBody's reaction to pancreatic hormone
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- lipogenesisMetabolic fat production process
energy conversion · glycolysis · triglycerides · postprandial · hyperglycemia
food labeling
Product ingredient disclosure system
- dietary guidelinesRecommendations for healthy eating
- health claimsStated product wellness benefits
- consumer advocacyChampioning purchaser rights
marketing · public perception · sugar tax · reformulation · transparency · front groups · warning labels · beverage industry
high-fructose corn syrupcane sugar
Sweetener from tropical grass
beet sugar · agave nectar · molasses · coconut sugar · stevia
high-fructose corn syrupraw honey
Unheated hive sweetener
raw cane sugar · dates · blackstrap molasses · date paste · mashed banana