Expert Opinion on HFCS & Sweeteners

Arthur Frank, M.D., Medical Director of the George Washington University Weight Management Program talks about the similarities between high fructose corn syrup and other common sweeteners.

HFCS Nutrition and Moms

Do you want to know what moms think about high fructose corn syrup and nutrition issues?

HFCS Benefits

High fructose corn syrup promotes freshness in several ways. There are many benefits of using high fructose corn syrup.

Flavor Enhancer

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How does high fructose corn syrup serve as a flavor enhancer?

High fructose corn syrup is described as having an “early” sweetness profile, which enhances the flavors in foods and beverages. This means that when high fructose corn syrup is consumed, the sweetness is detected rapidly by human taste buds, or “early” in the tasting process, but the sweetness does not linger. As the sweetness of high fructose corn syrup subsides, other flavors such as fruit, citrus and spice are experienced more clearly and completely. It is the crispness and clarity of its sweetness profile that allows high fructose corn syrup to enhance other flavors.