Top 10 Foods That Contain High Fructose Corn SyrupElizabeth Renter While this Huffington Post article on the hidden presence of HFCS says the jury is still out on whether its dangerous or any more dangerous than sugar, we know differently. This cheap sweetener has been linked to obesity, learning ability and memory, and high blood pressure, to name a few health issues. As if that isnt enough, it has also been shown to contain toxic mercury. So, while some would have you believe HFCS is no more dangerous than white sugar (as if that isnt bad enough), we know differently. Big money is made in the corn industrybig, big moneyand therefore big money is spent counteracting every study and inkling that suggests any product of the industry is less than great for you (HFCS included). Of course consumers are increasingly realizing that HFCS and foods with high fructose corn syrup can be health-damaging, so manufacturers decided to change things up. As the morbid health effects of high fructose corn syrup continue to be brought to the forefront of the media, the Corn Refiners Association has decided in the past to give their cheap product a new name corn sugar. Staying informed on the latest research and watching your foods like a hawk can help keep you and your family safe. Here are some foods with high fructose corn syrup that you may have never expected to contain the ingredients foods you may be eating every day. Although there are 10 foods here, we bet you can find many more. It costs companies more to sweeten their foods with sugar, and even more with honey. So, because they are interested in nothing more than the bottom line money, they often choose HFCS. Its in ketchups, soups, cereals, pasta sauces, and more. This is just another reason to steer clear of highly processed foods. Americans consume a whopping 35 pounds of HFCS each year, showing just how prevalent foods with high fructose corn syrup are. Stick with the natural stuff. If it comes in a box, bag, or can, be extra suspicious, or even betterjust stay away. RELATED ACTIVIST POST ARTICLE: Explore More: This article first appeared at Natural Society, an excellent resource for health news and vaccine information. High fructose and fructose are not the same. High fructose is modified industrialized fructose. Fructose is found in fruit and vegetables and is healthy. 