A few months ago, I wrote about High Fructose Corn Syrup. As a mother, I was posing the question as to whether this is something consumers today are concerned about or not? I wondered then and still wonder now, if there will be a push to remove or reduce HFCS from food items as was done with Trans Fat.
Well since that post, there have been some new developments that cause me to put out the question again. I am sure most have seen the new TV spots about HFCS - they are quirky to say the least, but at the same time simplistic. Where they created and released due to pressure from consumers, the government, other parties or just the industries way of trying to make a statement about an ingredient they previously haven't had to make statements about?
The most recent news about HFCS, just came to my attention this week. A national restaurant chain, Jason's Deli, based in Texas, claim to have removed HFCS from their menu. They also claim to be MSG and Trans Fat Free. The specific statement is -
Jason’s Deli, a restaurant specializing in selling freshly made sandwiches, salads and soups, has eliminated high fructose corn syrup from its culinary items.
Effectively immediately, all of the restaurants owned by the Beaumont, Texas-based deli chain will feature high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)-free versions of breads, dressings, desserts and many other food items.
Who will be next? Will there be another chain to follow this lead? Maybe it will be a grocery store item?
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