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High Fructose Corn Syrup
Glucose-fructose syrup (HFCS-42, HFCS-55, HFCS-90)sweetener
FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Liquid sweetener made from corn starch by enzymatic conversion of glucose to fructose. Available in different formulations, with HFCS-55 most common in soft drinks and HFCS-42 in processed foods.
Concerns
- •associated with increased risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome
- •linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in excessive consumption
- •may contain trace mercury from certain manufacturing processes
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
soft drinksbreadcondimentscanned fruitbreakfast cereals
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