yes it is, it is actually a huge part of it!
no sugar is sugar. its the same in terms of calories
HFCS stands for high fructose corn syrup. There are two main types of HFCS used in foods and beverages: HFCS-55 and HFCS-42. The numbers represent the amount of fructose in the product. HFCS-55 is composed of 55% fructose with the rest mainly glucose. HFCS-42 is 42% fructose with the rest mainly glucose. HFCS-55 is equally sweet as sugar and is used in sodas and other carbonated beverages as a replacement for sugar. HFCS-42 is slightly less sweet and is used in condiments, dairy products and baked goods. High fructose corn syrup has 4 calories per gram, which is the same as other carbohydrates and caloric sweeteners like sugar, honey, fruit juice concentrates, fructose, etc.
Mountain Dew contains high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as one of its primary sweeteners. The exact amount of HFCS can vary by formulation and country, but a typical 12-ounce (355 ml) can contains about 46 grams of sugar, most of which comes from HFCS. Always check the specific product label for the most accurate information.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/Sugar/readings.htmU.S. and World Sugar and HFCS Production Costs, 1989/90-1994/95
Soft drink manufacturers switched to HFCS from liquid cane sugar in the 1980s, striking a severe blow to the sugar industry.
The sugar in Coca-Cola primarily comes from either high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or sucrose, depending on the region. In the United States, HFCS is commonly used due to its cost-effectiveness, while in many other countries, sucrose derived from sugar cane or sugar beets is more prevalent. Both ingredients serve to provide the sweetness that characterizes the beverage.
Redbull, like most other soda's, contains loads of sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). HFCS is an easy substrate to live on. It is even conducive to sustaining mold.
HFCS is used in bread and other baked goods to help with browning and to make the product softer. Pick up virtually any loaf of bread at the supermarket and it will contain either sugar or HFCS. Answer HFCS is in bread and just about everything else because it is cheaper than sugar plus it bulks up the product so the consumer thinks he is getting more for his money. HFCS is banned in Europe.
Fresh mangos do not contain high fructose corn syrup. HFCS is a sweetener derived from corn.
Soda is worse for a child because it not only contains high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or lots of sugar, but ingredients in it are detrimental to the calcium in the body. Lemonade can also be bad for a child, depending on whether it has a lot of sugar or HFCS in it, but it would not be as bad as soda. Diet soda or lemonade contains artificial sweeteners that can be harmful to health.
High-Fructose Corn Syrup (as do most liqueur manufacturers who use sugar-based additives for sweetening).
According to the McDonald's site, a Big Mac is "A double layer of sear-sizzled 100% pure beef mingled with special sauce on a sesame seed bun and topped with melty American cheese, crisp lettuce, minced onions and tangy pickles." "HFCS and/or sugar" is listed in the ingredients of the bun. "HFCS, sugar, and corn syrup" are listed in the ingredients of the sauce. The nutritional information lists 9 grams of sugars.