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The Rise and Controversy of High Fructose Corn Syrup
TLDR High fructose corn syrup, developed as a sweetener alternative to sugar, has become a popular and widely used ingredient in food products worldwide. However, its consumption has been linked to the global rise in obesity rates, raising concerns about its impact on public health.
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High fructose corn syrup was developed in 1957 and is now found in a wide range of food products worldwide.
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High fructose corn syrup was developed as a sweetener alternative to sugar, utilizing the vast size of the corn crop.
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High fructose corn syrup is a cheaper, easier to handle, and sweeter alternative to sugar.
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High fructose corn syrup became more popular as a sweetener in the United States after sugar imports were restricted and it became cheaper than sugar.
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High fructose corn syrup is found in a wide range of food products, including sweet and savory items, and its consumption has increased significantly since the 1970s, not only in the United States but also globally.
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High fructose corn syrup consumption is often blamed for the global rise in obesity rates due to its unique metabolization process and the fact that it is consumed in large quantities.
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High fructose corn syrup consumption has increased due to its cheap cost and its presence in a wide variety of food products, and it is likely to remain the preferred sweetener in the foreseeable future.
