High fructose syrup production for 2013 was in excess of 9 billion tons. The average American consumes over 50 gallons of soda, one of the highest users of high fructose syrup.
Dextrose, not fructose.
Vermont produces nearly 2 million gallons of maple syrup annually.
The best example may be High Fructose Corn Syrup
No, high fructose corn syrup is made from corn.
Standard, run of the mill high fructose corn syrup.
High fructose corn syrup contains more fructose than refined sugar.
No. high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup are distinctly different products. When Karo was introduced in 1902, it did not contain high fructose corn syrup. Sometime in the 1970's, it was added to the Karo light and pancake syrups. As a result of consumer requests, the high fructose corn syrup has now been removed and all Karo products are high fructose corn syrup free.
High fructose corn syrup is a derivative of corn syrup but not the same. Enzymatic processing produces a syrup which is higher in fructose and sweeter tasting.
High fructose corn syrup is a mixture and therefore does not have a chemical formula.
High fructose corn syrup is dangerous when consumed by individuals. Foods with this syrup should be avoided. There have been studies on this syrup indicating that it is dangerous.
Their is certainly a danger in eating too much high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup adds weight to your body which is bad for your heart.
In 2002, U.S. forests produced 1.4 million gallons of maple syrup worth $38.3 million.