| Meaning | High fructose corn syrup |
|---|---|
| Type | Acronym |
| Usage | General (not just online) |
| Comments | High fructose corn syrup is a natural sweetener made from corn. It is commonly used to add a sweet flavor to food and beverages. HFCS contains similar amounts of glucose and fructose as table sugar and honey and is absorbed the same way in the body. |
| Example | "I've been trying to reduce my HFCS intake so I don't become a diabetic." |
| Updated | May 23, 2014 |