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January 1, 2010

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Corn Refiner's Association tries to name HFCS "Corn Sugar"

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In 2010, The Corn Refiners Association tried to change the name "high fructose corn syrup" to "corn sugar" due to HFCS's bad reputation. In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration rejected the name change.

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High Fructose Corn Syrup

HFCS stands for High-Fructose Corn Syrup. It is a sweetener that is derived from corn starch and widely used in processed foods and beverages. HFCS is composed of glucose and fructose, similar to table sugar (sucrose), which is also a combination of these two simple sugars. HFCS gained popularity in the food industry in the 1970s as a cheaper alternative to sugar. It became widely used in soft drinks, baked goods, condiments, and other processed foods because it is cost-effective, easy to blend, and has a long shelf life.