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Old 08-23-2008, 10:57 AM   #1
Default Fructose vs hfcs  
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We have cut hydrogenated oils and hfcs out of our diet. I recently realized that one of our fave treats (Flat Earth - Baked Fruit Crisps) have fructose listed as an ingredient. It is pretty far down on the ingredient list and I have pacified by saying, "It isn't one of the 1st 4 ingredients so I'll get them anyway." Here's my question...

What is the difference between fructose and hfcs? I have researched (a bunch) and can't get any difinitive answers as to if fructose is just as bad as hfcs.
Any help?
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Old 08-23-2008, 11:17 AM   #2
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Fructose is better than HFCS. HFCS is not natural. It is a manufactured, genetically modified sweetner. Fructose is a naturally occurring carbohydrate.
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Old 08-23-2008, 11:59 AM   #3
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Skimommy gave a great description -- fructose (my understanding) is pretty much just sugar in its somewhat normal state. HFCS is pretty much chemical engineering at its worst.

I think the best route, when possible, is to keep whatever you're eating in as close to its natural state as possible.
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Thanks a bunch!!!
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