Is High fructose corn syrup safe?
What it is
A liquid sweetener made from corn starch. It's cheap and sweet, so it shows up in soda, juice drinks, ketchup, bread and snacks.
What families watch for
It's added sugar. Families keeping an eye on kids' sugar look for it near the top of the list, where it means there's a lot.
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Choose unsweetened versions and add fruit, or look for products with less total added sugar.
Also listed as: high fructose corn syrup, hfcs, glucose-fructose, isoglucose, corn syrup
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Educational information only, not medical advice. Always read the package in your hand and talk to your doctor about allergies or health conditions.