What’s the difference between high fructose corn syrup and traditional sugar?
High-fructose corn syrup is extracted from corn plants that are usually grown using a significant amount of fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Traditional sugar is made from either the sugarcane or sugarbeet plants that do not require such a large amount of fertilizers. HFCS can be cheaper for consumers and producers for a variety of reasons, including government subsidies and tariffs.
