Derived from corn, high-fructose corn syrup is chemically altered to contain a higher fructose concentration than regular sugar, making it sweeter but potentially more harmful to the liver.

We want to believe the labels on our favorite food items—"extra virgin," “organic,” “wild-caught,” or “pure.” But sometimes these claims are more marketing than reality. The food fraud industry is ...

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When the term "liquid cold" was first coined, they were talking about maple syrup, right? Natural maple syrup is one of the many delectable treasures this earth provides. So much can be done with just ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to combat obesity and chronic diseases by targeting high-fructose corn syrup could mean changes in Americans' grocery baskets.

Learn why bakers rely on corn syrup to create gooey pecan pie, marshmallow fluff, and silky smooth caramel — plus the difference between corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup.

What is corn syrup, exactly? Corn syrup is a sweet, viscous syrup made from refined cornstarch and used as a liquid sweetener or thickener in candy, pies, jams and jellies, and even beer.

Can a new study prove that high-fructose corn syrup increases the risk of cancer in humans as well as lab animals? Not exactly.

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), also known as glucose–fructose, isoglucose and glucose–fructose syrup, is an industry staple, used in everything from breakfast cereals to soft drinks. And its ...

A brewing battle over corn syrup and vegetable oils is raising the prospect of a fight between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump’s farm country fans.

The political, psychological, and economic consequences of altering our desire for high-fructose corn syrup are considerable and complex.