Posted on 09/15/2011 6:19:46 PM PDT by quantim
You are spot on.
HFCS is a killer. It depletes your liver of ATP and your body of the copper necessary to maintain the ceruloplasmin
shuttle (copper into the cells and iron out of the cells).
HFCS will prove to have a significant association with
iron loading, cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Thanks, but what kind of sugar?
Not that I care but there is a huge battle between markets on beet sugar which is a massive crop here in MI, and that of imported sugar cane.
Rush had better come clean on where his *sugar* is from if so challenged.
From the Karo website:
What is high fructose corn syrup and how is it different from regular corn syrup?
Corn syrup is a sweetener derived from fresh corn picked and processed at its peak state of flavor and sweetness. This is in all Karo Corn Syrup products used for baking sold in retail stores. By contrast, high fructose corn syrup starts with regular corn syrup, which is modified by further processing and treated with enzymes to break it into two different forms of sweetness, fructose and glucose.
Why do food manufacturers use high fructose corn syrup?
Originally, high fructose corn syrup was developed as a lower cost substitute for sugar. It is widely used today as a sweetener in beverages, bakery products, yogurts, and other products that traditionally had used sugar as a sweetener.
What is the controversy about high fructose corn syrup and why are so many people avoiding it?
Since the early 1980’s, high fructose corn syrup consumption has tripled and recently estimated at 60 pounds per person annually. During the same time period, the rate of obesity has also increased dramatically. Some researchers believe there is a link between the increase in obesity and the increase in high fructose corn syrup consumption. There are other researchers, however, that do not believe there is a connection.
Do any of Karo’s Corn Syrup products used in baking that are sold in retail stores contain high fructose corn syrup?
No. When Karo was first introduced in 1902, it contained 0 grams of high fructose corn syrup. Like the original, all Karo Corn Syrup products used in baking that you can purchase today contain 0 grams of high fructose corn syrup. Karo will never add high fructose corn syrup to current consumer products or introduce new corn syrup products containing high fructose corn syrup.
Do other brands of corn syrup currently contain high fructose corn syrup and if so, how can I tell?
Yes. Karo is currently the only leading national brand of corn syrup that contains 0 grams of high fructose corn syrup. Many other brands of corn syrup do contain high fructose corn syrup. Check the ingredient list on the back of the package where high fructose corn syrup must be listed if it is in the product. You can also look for Karo’s package labels that clearly announce “0 grams high fructose corn syrup.” If you’re looking to avoid high fructose corn syrup, you’ll get Karo’s premium quality and performance with a guarantee of 0 grams high fructose corn syrup.
What is the gluten status of Karo?
All Karo Syrup is gluten free and is produced in a facility free of gluten.
Does “light” mean Karo light corn syrup contains fewer calories? Is light corn syrup the same as “white” corn syrup?
The clear Karo corn syrup has been called “light” since the 1940s, before “light” became a popular description for reduced-calorie products. The term “light” in this case refers to the color, and not the number of calories. Many consumers refer to light corn syrup as “white” corn syrup.
The terms “light” and “dark” refer to the differences in the colors of Karo syrups. Both types have the same number of calories - 60 calories per tablespoon, and both are fat free and cholesterol free foods. For nutrient information on the products, visit our our Nutrition Facts section.
Is there a reduced calorie version available?
For those looking for fewer calories, Karo Lite Syrup is available. This contains 33% less calories than regular corn syrup, and has no high fructose corn syrup.
When making candy or cereal bars, it is best to use regular Karo dark or Karo light syrup.
What is corn syrup?
Corn syrup is a mildly sweet, concentrated solution of dextrose and other sugars derived from corn starch. It is naturally sweet. Corn syrup contains between 15% to 20% dextrose (glucose) and a mixture of various other types of sugar.
Is high fructose corn syrup the same as corn syrup?
No. high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup are distinctly different products. When Karo was introduced in 1902, it did not contain high fructose corn syrup. Sometime in the 1970’s, it was added to the Karo light and pancake syrups. As a result of consumer requests, the high fructose corn syrup has now been removed and all Karo products are high fructose corn syrup free.
What is refiners’ syrup? Why is it used in Karo dark corn syrup?
Refiners’ syrup is a type of molasses. It gives dark corn syrup its flavor and color.
I always thought sugar or sucrose was fructose plus glucose. It is the fructose that has been getting the bad press lately. High fructose corn syrup is one of the worse because of the high level of fructose.
Yes I know that fructose is just fruit sugar but according to the science, fruit is ok because fruit has fiber in it that keeps a good deal of the problems of fructose from manifesting. In other words, God designed fruit as a whole food that contains whatever the body needs to process it properly.
According to some scientists and MDs like Dr. Lustig (seen in the video linked below), the liver has a hard time processing fructose. This is a long video with many scientific references. It is basically a class lecture. But if you want info on why fructose is bad, you will have your eyes opened. Ignore the politics (university and California mentality).
Sugar: The Bitter Truth
Sugar = Sucrose
HFCS /= Sucrose
cane sugar and HFCS are both equally bad for you if you take too much, and a whole lot of people take too much
Well, the corn tastes better in Pepsi to me, but Sugar tastes better in coke.
Personal taste .... yes
I love fruit! I was trying to be sarcastic. Now the FDA feels the need to regulate what God has created.
The Adkins Diet didn’t allow ANY sugar. That is the reason for the fructose ban.
Frankly I would prefer Natural sugar.
Better in everything...
I think corn syrup is better in pancakes syrup
I don’t totally dis it for everything
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