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Why do you support high fructose corn syrup?
Hello,
When will Whole Foods take the high fructose corn syrup off of the shelves?
I would think that this would be a project in the works, considering the recent pro-HFCS commercials.
Each store that I have spoken to gives me a different answer and none of them sound legit. One said that they don't allow it, but then I found it on their shelves. One claimed that they would have it out by the end of last year, but it's still there. One claimed that they are trying to get the companies that make those products to change their ingredients, but that sounds like the wrong way to go about things.
Any feedback would be appreciated as the forums on the whole foods website just don't get answers. I asked this question back in December and it still hasn't been replied to. Thanks.
When will Whole Foods take the high fructose corn syrup off of the shelves?
I would think that this would be a project in the works, considering the recent pro-HFCS commercials.
Each store that I have spoken to gives me a different answer and none of them sound legit. One said that they don't allow it, but then I found it on their shelves. One claimed that they would have it out by the end of last year, but it's still there. One claimed that they are trying to get the companies that make those products to change their ingredients, but that sounds like the wrong way to go about things.
Any feedback would be appreciated as the forums on the whole foods website just don't get answers. I asked this question back in December and it still hasn't been replied to. Thanks.
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Hello , Chepter. I wanted to share Whole Foods Market's thoughts on high fructose corn syrup. We feel that high fructose corn syrup is safe when consumed in moderation. We do sell some products that have high fructose corn syrup in them, but it is definitely the exception and not the norm. None of our Whole Foods or 365 brand products have high fructose corn syrup.
We realize that there are concerns about high fructose corn syrup and we are always following the latest research. Right now we have not banned it as an ingredient, but we do seek our products and companies that use alternatives.
Thanks,
Carijane
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Inappropriate?Is honey healthier than sugar or high fructose corn syrup?
No. All caloric (nutritive) sweeteners are carbohydrates that provide energy our bodies need. Honey also contain proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, but since all of these compounds together make up less than 0.5% of honey, you would have to consume vast quantities to gain this additional nutritional value. (2)
Is high fructose corn syrup sweeter than sugar?
No. High fructose corn syrup is not sweeter than sugar. When high fructose corn syrup was created it was specifically formulated to provide sweetness equivalent to sucrose (table sugar). In order for food and beverage makers to use high fructose corn syrup in place of sucrose, it was important that it provide the same level of sweetness as sucrose so that consumers would not perceive a difference in product sweetness and taste. (7)
What’s the difference between fructose, corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup?
The terms fructose, corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup are sometimes incorrectly used interchangeably. They have widely different compositions and perform distinctly different functions in foods and beverages. Fructose is a simple sugar commonly found in sugar, fruits and honey. Corn syrup, which is entirely glucose-based, is used as a non-sweet thickener. High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener that's made of nearly equal portions of fructose and glucose. (7)
Does high fructose corn syrup have a lot of fructose in it?
High fructose corn syrup got its name from the fact that it is high in fructose relative to corn syrup. However, high fructose corn syrup has approximately the same amount of fructose as that found in sugar or honey. (7)
Is high fructose corn syrup metabolized differently than other sweeteners?
No. The myth that high fructose corn syrup is metabolized differently than other caloric (nutritive) sweeteners is based on studies that looked at pure fructose, not the mixture of fructose and glucose found in high fructose corn syrup. The most recent metabolic research published in the February 2007 edition of Nutrition found “no differences in the metabolic effects” of high fructose corn syrup and sucrose on circulating levels of glucose, leptin, insulin and ghrelin in a study group of lean women. (8)
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Who ARE you? I was looking for a reply from whole foods, not the corn refiners association. You didn't answer the question, so I'll politely ask that you preach to someone else. I'm a bit of a purist and prefer that only natural food goes into my food. High fructose corn syrup is not natural even though it may be made of of a few natural ingredients. Peace out, freak-show. -
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Inappropriate?yeah... dont call me the freak-show when the only reason why I have gone to the doctor in the last 10 years has been for just routine check ups.
if you want to eat natural foods, awesome. BUT just because a company sells a product does not mean you have to buy it. Whole Foods is a business, and if business sells a product because it pays the bills, well.. there is nothing you can do about it unless it is taboo for them to be selling it in the first place. Try Trader Joes... they even have gluten free candy.1 Comment Add a comment
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Ahem. I hate to repeat myself, so let's try this one. I didn't ask for Trader Joe's gluten free candy. I didn't ask if anyone out there has been to the doctor lately. I didn't ask if I have to buy products just because they are available. Basically, I didn't ask for your opinion, Simi. I don't know you. I don't care to. I'm getting frustrated because for some reason, you think I asked you a question. I don't know how else to phrase this without getting really mean. Stop replying to this. Please go away. Ugh. Really. I've seen your other posts. You just bop around on this site spreading your two cents. Do you have an actual job? Geez. I'm looking for an answer from someone else... anyone else at this point...
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Inappropriate?Maybe everyone else thinks that your question is not important enough and that you are just one of "those" people who love to make something out of nothing. Grow up and read lables and if there is something in it that you don't want, don't buy it.
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Inappropriate?Chepter, Whole Foods will not stop selling items that contain HFCS. It appeals to consumers from a wide demographics and not just the purists. Just read the labels of the items you are buying and don't purchase the items that contain it. If there is an item that doesn't have an alternative then contact the company who produces it to see if there is an alternative or if they will change their product. -
Inappropriate?Hello , Chepter. I wanted to share Whole Foods Market's thoughts on high fructose corn syrup. We feel that high fructose corn syrup is safe when consumed in moderation. We do sell some products that have high fructose corn syrup in them, but it is definitely the exception and not the norm. None of our Whole Foods or 365 brand products have high fructose corn syrup.
We realize that there are concerns about high fructose corn syrup and we are always following the latest research. Right now we have not banned it as an ingredient, but we do seek our products and companies that use alternatives.
Thanks,
Carijane
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Inappropriate?Whole Foods is just another corporation, out for profits. They are definately lowering their standards. I think it is hipocritical of them to sell pesticide ridden coventional fruits and vegetables, sell 365 frozen snap peas from China (China! how much of a carbon footprint it that?!) products with high fructose corn syrup and market themselves (because they have excellent PR and Marketing people) as "selling the highest quality natural and organic products available." Don't be foolest people, shop local!
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