Here's another reason to skip that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). In a recent study, almost half of the high-fructose corn syrup tested contained mercury. Also, a third of commercial food products that contained HFCS as an ingredient also contained mercury.The study was reported in Environmental Health. The researchers found detectable levels of mercury in nine out of 20 HFCS samples. They also tested 55 commercial foods. The most common foods with HFCS that contained mercury were dairy products, dressings and condiments.
High-fructose corn syrup is produced using chemicals and it is thought that the chemicals caused the contamination. According to Dr. David Wallinga, the lead author, "Mercury is toxic in all its forms," and considering the amount of HFCS that children consume, "It could be a significant additional source of mercury never before considered."
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