After writing about Michael Pollan's new book last week, I received an email from your friends at the Corn Refiners Association. Nice to know that they're examining local media for stories that might cast aspersions on nutritious and wholesome high fructose corn syrup.
Here's the letter:
Dear Editor:
The January 16 article “Chew on this,†may mislead consumers about high fructose corn syrup.
New research continues to confirm that high fructose corn syrup is safe and no different from other common sweeteners like sugar and honey.
High fructose corn syrup is a natural sweetener and has the same number of calories as sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted high fructose corn syrup “Generally Recognized as Safe†status for use in food, and reaffirmed that ruling in 1996 after thorough review.
High fructose corn syrup offers numerous benefits, too. It keeps foods fresh. It enhances fruit and spice flavors. It retains moisture in bran cereals and helps keep breakfast bars moist.
Consumers can see the latest research and learn more at www.HFCSfacts.com.
Audrae Erickson
President
Corn Refiners Association
1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202)-331-1634
(Thanks to nataliedee.com for the image.)
This article appears in Jan 16-22, 2008.