Items Tagged with 'HFCS'

A new study uses a severely flawed statistical methodology and ignores well established medical facts to "suggest" a unique link between high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and Type 2 diabetes, notes a release from the Corn Refiners Association.

High intake of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may increase risk of vascular dysfunction, according to a new study.

A new article published in the International Journal of Obesity found there is no evidence to suggest the current obesity epidemic in the U.S. can be specifically blamed on consumption of high fructose corn syrup.

New data from Mintel's Global New Products Database (GNPD) has spotlighted the most frequent health-focused on-package claims for new products in the food and beverage industry.

The Food and Drug Administration rejected the Corn Refiners Association's bid to rename high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as "corn sugar."

Worried about obesity and related health issues, some consumers are looking for more low- and no-sugar foods and beverages. In turn, manufacturers are considering various sweetener alternatives for new sugar-free options that still provide a similar flavor experience.

A new report gives food and beverage manufacturers the latest information about consumer perceptions and the usage of high-fructose corn syrup.

The Sugar Association said it sent a request to the Food and Drug Administration on December 19 to reject the Corn Refiners Association’s (CRA) petition to change the name "high-fructose corn syrup" (HFCS) to “corn sugar.”