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Fructose sweeteners may promote Syndrome X

09-Nov-2009 - compared the effects of agave syrup (90 per cent fructose), fructose, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), HFCS range, cholesterol levels were higher in the rats fed fructose and HFCS, and triglyceride levels had

Researchers warn of toxin increase in heated HFCS

27-Aug-2009 - Researchers warn of toxin increase in heated HFCS ... High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener commonly used in food products. HFCS 42 , containing 42 per cent fructose, is mostly used in bakery and confectionery products, which HFCS 55 (a ... HFCS, storage, bees

Fructose linked to memory problems: Rat study

21-Jul-2009 - -fructose corn syrup (HFCS 55) contains 55 per cent fructose and 42 per cent glucose. “Fructose, in many ... fructose, HFCS, memory

Anti-fructose science may be swaying public opinion

22-Apr-2009 - . "Public percep tion may already be anticipating results, since beverages promoted as not containing HFCS level". Fructose and HFCS While the research could heap even more misery on high fructose ... fructose, obesity, HFCS, sucrose

Fructose review findings are ‘speculative’: Researcher

30-Mar-2009 - are “highly speculative and probably incorrect”, says a leading HFCS researcher. ... are “highly speculative and probably incorrect”, says a leading HFCS researcher. ... of 50 per cent glucose and 50 per cent fructose, while HFCS is either 55 per cent fructose, 43 per cent glucose and 2 per cent other carbohydrates (HFCS-55), or 42 per cent fructose and 58 per cent glucose ... HFCS, obesity, soft drinks

Fructose metabolism in the brain may increase food intake, obesity: Review

30-Mar-2009 - that HFCS is the only problem, “since sucrose/table sugar contains only a slightly lower percentage of fructose than HFCS”. Dr Lane added consumption of both HFCS and table sugar in the USA is about ... fructose, HFCS, obesity

Study pinpoints ‘missing link’ between fructose and insulin resistance

05-Mar-2009 - nutrients," they added. Fructose and HFCS The Yale researchers make the link . The research looks set to heap even more misery on high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), an ingredient extensively ... fructose, obesity, HFCS

Fructose-sweetened drinks again raise questions in obesity-related study

13-Feb-2009 - syrup (HFCS), the researchers note that they used pure fructose, and this is typically is not used alone as a sweetener. Campaigners against the HFCS ingredient point to epidemiological studies that have

Honey replaces additives in French salad dressing: study

02-Sep-2008 - . "This demonstrates the potential for honey to be used as a substitute for EDTA and sweetener (such as HFCS

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HFCS – natural or not? Your views

22-Jul-2008 - HFCS – natural or not? Your views ... The issue of whether high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may be considered natural or not has been ... HFCS as ‘natural’ is misleading and deceptive. HFCS is not a ‘natural’ ingredient but has been added to the product by the manufacturers. Furthermore, HFCS is basically just empty liquid calories ... HFCS, natural

Sugary foods could increase risk of high blood pressure: Study

02-Nov-2009 - consumption, a sugar found in fruits and many vegetables, honey, sugar, and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS , diabetes and all these problems, we can’t be sure.” Fructose and HFCS confusion Research examining ... HFCS, fructose, blood pressure

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New ad campaign to tackle ‘viral urban myths’ about HFCS

01-Oct-2009 - New ad campaign to tackle ‘viral urban myths’ about HFCS ... to dispel consumer misconceptions about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). ... to dispel consumer misconceptions about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). ... Fears about HFCS were raised in 2004, when an article was published in the American Journal of the article’s authors Dr Barry Popkin has since said that he was wrong to pinpoint HFCS as obesity’s major ... HFCS

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Sweetening the perception of HFCS

18-Sep-2009 - Sweetening the perception of HFCS ... High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) first came under fire when an article written by Popkin in 2004 linked the rapid increase in HFCS consumption over the 25 previous years to a similarly rapid increase ... HFCS

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Fructose in the firing line

16-Sep-2009 - to replace it with sugar. The demonization of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was sparked in 2004 when consumption of beverages sweetened with nutritive sweeteners, like HFCS and sugar, and health problems ... soda tax, sugar, HFCS, fruit juice

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Cost still an issue for Reb A, claims Rabobank

08-Sep-2009 - percent more expensive that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the most widely used sweetener in the US for very large-scale orders. “While HFCS is under increasing consumer scrutiny, it continues ... stevia, Reb A, HFCS, sugar

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Humans, bees not at risk from heated HFCS, says CRA

01-Sep-2009 - Humans, bees not at risk from heated HFCS, says CRA ... Storage standards and temperature control for HFCS mean human health is not at risk from ... Storage standards and temperature control for HFCS mean human health is not at risk from ... measured HMF levels in samples of HFCS over a 35 day time frame, at temperatures of 31.5, 40.0, 49.0 and 68 , for manufacturers of HFCS, and for purposes of food storage. But the CRA has called the study "flawed ... HMF, HFCS, storage, bees

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US and Mexico sweetener dispute yields $58m for HFCS damages

19-Aug-2009 - US and Mexico sweetener dispute yields $58m for HFCS damages ... in damages by a NAFTA tribunal after Mexico placed discriminatory taxes on high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). ... in damages by a NAFTA tribunal after Mexico placed discriminatory taxes on high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). ... sweetened with HFCS – most of which is produced outside of Mexico – in order to favor domestically produced sugar. Mexico had imposed a 20 percent tax on HFCS-sweetened beverages. The award, announced ... HFCS, sugar

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Consumer case reopened against Snapple’s ‘all-natural’ labels

14-Aug-2009 - to preemptive effect.” Snapple Iced Tea is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and the problem the FDA’s letter indicating that some forms of HFCS may be classified as “natural” have the force of law ... Snapple, HFCS

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Corn Products International hit by lower demand, higher costs

29-Jul-2009 - – including high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) – experience lower demand, particularly in North America ... – including high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) – experience lower demand, particularly in North America ... away from HFCS. “There is some trading down as people, in other words, are looking to spend less supplies starch, HFCS, glucose and dextrose. HFCS controversy Campaigners against HFCS point ... HFCS

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Redpoint Bio discovers natural sweetness enhancer

23-Jun-2009 - RP44, sweetness enhancer, sucrose, HFCS

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