HFCSfacts.com - the facts about high fructose corn syrup

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is often the sweetener of choice because it provides many consumer benefits, including: sweetness, flavor enhancement, freshness, soft texture, browning, stability, pourability and fermentability.

If consumers are sometimes surprised to find HFCS in particular foods or beverages, it may be because they do not have a full appreciation of its versatility and value. HFCS often plays a key role in the integrity of food and beverage products that has little to do with sweetening.

High fructose corn syrup is contained in many items we consume daily including: breakfast cereals, salad dressings, pretzels, ham, cheese spreads, yogurts, jams and peanut butter.