High Fructose Corn Syrup
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-12 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Enzyme-treated corn starch liquid sweetener absorbed directly in the liver, accelerating non-alcoholic fatty liver and insulin resistance.
Official Category: Processed Fats & Imitation Ingredients (가공유지·모조원료·원가절감재)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved under general carbohydrate standards
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United States (FDA)
Warning Mandated
Widely used; highly monitored for links to metabolic syndrome
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European Union (EFSA)
생산 쿼터제 운영 이력
Historically regulated under production quotas
Commonly Found Foods
Soft drinksfruit juicesice creamsbarbecue marinadesketchup
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Raw honey✓ Fructooligosaccharides✓ Unrefined cane sugar
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