Post by colormist on Dec 20, 2011 18:43:20 GMT -5
A couple of articles about the Corn Sugar/HFCS controversy. Both instances mention our condition specifically as a reason not to change the name.
www.markethingych.com/story/sugar-association-sends-fda-scientific-findings-consumer-research-2011-12-19
www.medicaldaily.com/news/20111219/8320/corn-sugar-sugar-association-consumer-confusion-lawsuit-corn-syrup-high-fructose-corn-syrup-c.htm
I liked this part:
www.markethingych.com/story/sugar-association-sends-fda-scientific-findings-consumer-research-2011-12-19
www.medicaldaily.com/news/20111219/8320/corn-sugar-sugar-association-consumer-confusion-lawsuit-corn-syrup-high-fructose-corn-syrup-c.htm
I liked this part:
CRA has also attempted to dismiss concerns about consumers with heredity fructose intolerance, a life-threatening condition. These consumers are at risk from consuming HFCS but not from consuming authentic corn sugar (dextrose - which contains no fructose). CRA attempts to diminish this serious safety concern by arguing that these consumers "ultimately" will find ways to protect themselves from the confusion. The Sugar Association notes in its new comments that it would be wrong for the CRA to place this burden on vulnerable consumers in order to stop declining sales of HFCS for the benefit of the agribusiness giants that are the CRA's members, like Archer-Daniels-Midland, Cargill and others.