When deceptive food marketers disguise a notably unhealthy food behind a name, they may be confusing otherwise health-conscious customers. Case and point: high-fructose corn syrup.
In recent weeks, the Corn Refiners Association has petitioned to the FDA to start calling high-fructose corn syrup by the new name “corn sugar”. Research shows that corn sugar more clearly communicates the amount of calories, the level of fructose and the sweetness in the ingredient.
You must be a smart consumer when it comes to reading food labels. I’ve always been a stickler, meticulously reviewing labels before purchasing new products. That’s the only way to make the best choices.
Need help at the grocery store? In tomorrow’s post, I’ll teach you the rules for breaking down a food label and more!
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