"There are so many myths, inaccuracies and untruths associated with this sweetener that we felt it was necessary to set the record straight," said Audrae Erickson, president, Corn Refiners Association. "We hope to provide balanced information about high fructose corn syrup to allow consumers to make informed decisions based on science."
Most of the problem, according to Erickson, stems from the confusion about what high fructose corn syrup really is. "Scientific research continues to confirm that high fructose corn syrup is no different from other sweeteners. It is essentially the same as table sugar and honey, and has the same number of calories," she said.