Marketers are finally responding to the pressures against high-fructose corn syrup.
It's rather amazing that so long ago, when I told my friends about the evils of HFCS that people really didn't know what it was. Whether you agree with the view that HFCS is not good for you, people now know what high-fructose corn syrup is.
But there's a long way to go. The article notes that while Kraft has taken HFCS out of some products, the ingredient remains in Oreos.
Some beverage companies are also promoting their lack of HFCS. PepsiCo launched "throwback" versions of Pepsi and Mountain Dew, which are essentially HFCS-free formulations in retro cans. The products proved successful, leading the company to bring them back for another eight-week run, beginning Dec. 28.
So if you missed the boat the first time, or want to stock up, you have another shot. Though an 8-week run in the middle of winter might not be the best time to think about a nice cold soft drink.
But it does mean that manufacturers are getting more serious about the ramifications of products containing high-fructose corn syrup.
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