Move over fat. The newest “bad food” target is high fructose sugar made from corn syrup.
In May, ketchup maker Hunt’s, owned by food giant ConAgra, announced it was ditching corn syrup from its formula because it has been targeted as a cause of obesity. Competitor Heinz is offering ketchup that is free of high-fructose sugar. Energy drink maker Gatorade chose more expensive processed cane or beet sugar.
Corn sweeteners get a bad rap, says the Center for Consumer Freedom, a coalition “promoting personal responsibility and consumer choice.” Corn syrup is no better or worse than fructose made from sugar cane, the Center charges.