Synthetic Sugars
Cross-source consensus on Synthetic Sugars from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- The synthetic sugars category is distinct from naturally occurring cane sugar and refers to highly processed derivatives used in manufactured foods. — 4 Common Ingredients That Will Kill You!
- Synthetic sugars in processed foods appear under many chemical aliases, making it difficult for consumers to recognize how much sugar a product contains. — 4 Common Ingredients That Will Kill You!
- Manufacturers list multiple synthetic sugar names separately in a single product to keep each one lower on the ingredients list while the total sugar load remains very high. — 4 Common Ingredients That Will Kill You!
- The food industry's claim that a calorie of fructose from high-fructose corn syrup is equivalent to a calorie from fruit is a dangerous myth. — 4 Common Ingredients That Will Kill You!