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Last Updated: April 02, 2008
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a synthetic sweetener made from corn. It is cheaper to produce than sugar and has been replacing sugar in products since the 1980s. It provides calories and a sweet taste.
Research has failed to prove any connection between HFCS and obesity even though the increased incidence of obesity has coincided with the increased use of HFCS.
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