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Sugar, Salt, HFCS: What Worries You More?

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Robin Strong Elton

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sugar cubesA study done last year by Mintel Research Consultancy that’s been making the rounds this week indicates that most people aren’t worried about high fructose corn syrup (HCFS). 2005 grocery shoppers were asked about what they searched for when reading labels:

  • 38% read labels to check for fats & oils
  • 37% checked for calories
  • 26% checked for salt/sodium
  • 25% checked for added sugars/sugar content
  • Only 3% checked for HFCS.

 

What the what?

What are you checking for when you read labels?

 

 

 

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4 responses to “Sugar, Salt, HFCS: What Worries You More?”

  1. Sherry Avatar
    Sherry

    I check for carbs and salt diabetes and high blod pressure

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    1. robin elton Avatar
      robin elton

      I don’t think enough people check for salt. It’s crazy how easily your sodium intake can add up.

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  2. Molly Avatar
    Molly

    We definitely check for HFCS–do you know how hard it is to find apple juice (for a recipe, not for O) and ketchup without HFCS. Luckily, we have a few options at our local store but that is not the case everywhere.

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    1. robin elton Avatar
      robin elton

      I’m thinking about trying to make my own ketchup, I hear it’s so much tastier than the bottled stuff. I’m still intimidated by the whole process, though. (Will you give me a crash course in canning this summer? I have all the supplies.)

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