Archives for April 3, 2006

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HFCS not to blame for obesity crisis, claims study

By  Anthony Fletcher

An industry-funded study claims to show that humans handle high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) no differently than table sugar, an assertion that contradicts assumptions that HFCS in beverages fails to signal fullness or suppress appetite.

Soft drinks firms pledge routine benzene tests

By  Chris Mercer

Soft drinks makers have been hauled before the European Commission to explain the presence of benzene traces in drinks, putting the industry under pressure after recalls in the UK.