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Cane sugar v. corn syrup: Battle of the sweeteners

Mar 20, 2012
Cane sugar and corn syrup at going at it in court. Sugar doesn't want to be confused with syrup and they both want to hold onto their markets.
Posted In: sugar, corn syrup, cane sugar
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Sugar: Public (health) enemy No. 1?

Mar 1, 2012
Commentator Mark Bittman argues we should regulate sugar like we do cigarettes.
Posted In: sugar, Health
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Stevia braces for a sweeter year in U.S., Europe

Jan 4, 2012
The low-calorie, natural sweetener Stevia is set to show up in more drinks and desserts this year. Its market share grew in the U.S. last year, and now the European Union will also allow its sale.
Posted In: stevia, sugar, Food
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General Mills cereals hitting a 'sweetness threshold'

Oct 12, 2011
Lucky Charms may be "magically delicious," but that flavor that kids (and adults) crave is thanks to a carefully chosen ratio of sugar in every b...
Posted In: cereal, General Mills, Lucky Charms, sugar
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Corn syrup v. Corn sugar?

Sep 14, 2010
This final note today, one that pretty much writes itself, to be honest with you. The Corn Refiners Association has just about had it with the...
Posted In: Agriculture, FDA, food and drink, semantics, sugar

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