[Huck]

Word to the wise--food purveyors are starting to use the name "CORN SUGAR" for high fructose corn syrup. If it says "corn sugar", it's high fructose corn syrup.

I wonder if anyone has done studies on the ubiquitious flavor additive citric acid. Is it a coincidence that citric acid is in almost all processed foods, and the RX shelves are full of Previcid, Prilosec, et al?

[verga]

Thabnks for the heads up about Corn Syrup

[Mr. Jeeves]

Is it a coincidence that citric acid is in almost all processed foods, and the RX shelves are full of Previcid, Prilosec, et al?

Maybe not, but I would blame wheat (ADM) for the acid problems. Even for people without celiac disease the human stomach just isn't designed to digest wheat easily, and Big Wheat has taken over even more of the food industry than Big Corn. Americans have been put on a routine where they eat a huge pasta dish for dinner, then gulp down Prilosec for dessert as if the wheat-induced acid reflux problem were medical in nature.

I hope this study helps discredit the "Corn Sugar" BS, but I doubt it will make much difference.

[Mase]

I wonder if anyone has done studies on the ubiquitious flavor additive citric acid

Why would you need to see any studies on citric acid? Citric acid is commonly found in many fruits and vegetables. It serves as a natural flavor enhancer, preservative and acidifier. Why the concern, unless you think lemons, limes and oranges are dangerous?