Introduction
It is essential to remark that the price of HFCS products contributes to the fact that Americans choose products containing them. The reason why corn syrup is common in food products is specifically because it is much cheaper than cane sugar (Khorshidian et al., 2021). Therefore, large companies use it in mass production to generate more profits and offer cheaper prices to Americans.
Discussion
However, the consumption of products with HFCS has a negative effect on the nutritional status of individuals. This is because obesity or diabetes can occur if such products are consumed frequently. Moreover, people have risks of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome (Goncalves et al., 2019). Thus, the product causes serious adverse changes in people’s bodies, which is why it should encourage them to refuse to take HFCS-based products. The sugar sweetener has no nutritional value other than calories, which means consumers do not receive any other nutrients after using HFCS products. Despite this, people continue to consume products with high fructose corn syrup (Taş, 2020). It is because these are the foods that are included in the daily diet, such as convenience foods, breakfast cereals, or sweets. Also, products containing HFCS include various types of canned food, candy, and even soft drinks (Taş, 2020). This demonstrates that it is difficult for people to abandon a large number of products, which is why they continue to consume products with high fructose corn syrup.
Conclusion
Thus, the low cost of HFCS and the involvement of the additive in a wide range of products contributes to the fact that people use it. Although, HFCS products do not bring benefits and have only negative effects on the human body, which should stimulate the reduction of consumption of such foods.
References
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Khorshidian, N., Shadnoush, M., Zabihzadeh Khajavi, M., Sohrabvandi, S., Yousefi, M., & Mortazavian, A. M. (2021). Fructose and high fructose corn syrup: Are they a two-edged sword?. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 72(5), 592-614. Web.
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