Ingredient
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Scout's take
Industrial sweetener providing all 39 g of added sugar per 12 oz can — well above the WHO-recommended daily limit (25 g) in a single serving. HFCS is metabolically processed predominantly in the liver, drives non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, and visceral fat accumulation. Sugary-drink consumption is causally linked to type 2 diabetes (Malik et al. 2010 meta-analysis), cardiovascular disease, and dental caries. Almost certainly sourced from glyphosate-sprayed GMO corn.
More from Scout's analyses
HFCS is a highly processed sweetener derived from corn starch through enzymatic processing. Linked to obesity, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. The third ingredient by weight in this product.
from the analysis of Heinz Tomato Ketchup21g added sugar per serving (52.5g per bottle) from the most controversial sweetener in the food industry. Linked to obesity, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. The #2 ingredient after water.
from the analysis of Powerade Mountain Berry BlastHFCS is the primary sweetener, listed before honey. Linked to obesity, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. An ultra-processed ingredient with no nutritional value.
from the analysis of Sara Lee Honey Wheat BreadFound in 13 products
Scan any product to see every ingredient explained — and healthier swaps.
Download on theApp Store