Regardless of your opinion of it, you've probably heard the recent discussions around high-fructose corn syrup. Some scientists have suggested the ingredient is harmful and contributes to obesity, while others claim that the sweetener is no different than sugar. In attempt to clear up the confusion, the Corn Refiners Association is petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to allow a name change from “high fructose corn syrup” to “corn sugar.” They believe the name would be more accurate: “Clearly the name is confusing consumers,” said Audrae Erickson, president of the Washington-based group, in an interview. “Research shows that ‘corn sugar’ better communicates the amount of calories, the level of fructose and the sweetness in this ingredient.” What do you think? Is corn sugar a move towards a more accurate name, or just an attempt to avoid the increased scrutiny of consumers?
