High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has long been a subject of controversy within the realm of nutrition and dietary choices for many many years. This sweetening agent, derived from corn, has found its way into a multitude of food products, raising concerns and sparking debates over its impact on health. While some believe it’s essential to spread awareness about the prevalence of HFCS in various foods, others question its potential health risks.
The presence of HFCS in so many food items can be quite sneaky, as manufacturers often use it as a sweetening agent in products we wouldn’t suspect. I’ve invested considerable time and effort, collecting and collating information from a variety of sources, to compile a comprehensive resource for those looking to make more informed dietary choices.
I will continue to update this list whenever I come across new products that meet the HFCS-free criteria. I invite you to share your discoveries as well, and please feel free to reach out to me via email or in the comments if you have any items to add or if you have insights regarding the HFCS debate and its potential health implications. Your input and contributions are greatly appreciated.
BEVERAGES:
- Capri Sun All Natural: Capri Sun All Natural is a juice drink product that is usually free from HFCS.
- Green Tea: Unsweetened, plain green tea typically does not contain HFCS. Be sure to choose unsweetened varieties.Trader Joe’s Cola: Trader Joe’s offers a cola product that is usually free from HFCS.
- Bolthouse Smoothies: Some Bolthouse Farms smoothie products do not contain HFCS. It’s a good practice to check the specific product label for ingredient information.
- Sierra Mist Natural is primarily available in a lemon-lime flavor, and it is known for being HFCS-free.
- Jones Soda: Jones Soda offers a variety of flavored sodas, and some of their products do not contain HFCS.
- Trader Joe’s Cream Soda: Trader Joe’s Cream Soda is another beverage typically without HFCS.
- Trader Joe’s Root Beer: Trader Joe’s Root Beer is known for not containing HFCS.
- Boylan Bottling Co. Soda: Boylan’s line of sodas, including flavors like Black Cherry and Cream Soda, is often free from HFCS.
- IBC Root Beer: IBC Root Beer is known for using real sugar and typically does not contain HFCS.
- Reed’s Ginger Beer: Reed’s offers ginger beer made with natural ingredients and without HFCS.
- Hansen’s Natural Soda: Hansen’s produces natural sodas that are typically HFCS-free.
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BREAD
- Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat: Nature’s Own offers a 100% Whole Wheat bread that is typically free from HFCS.
- Nature’s Pride: Nature’s Pride bread products often do not contain HFCS.
- Pepperidge Farm 100% Natural: Some Pepperidge Farm bread products, like their “100% Natural” line, are known for not containing HFCS.
- Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Wheat: Pepperidge Farm’s Whole Grain Wheat bread is typically HFCS-free.
- Arnold Natural Health Nut: Arnold Natural Health Nut bread is generally HFCS-free.
- Country Hearth 12 Grain: Country Hearth offers a 12 Grain bread that typically does not contain HFCS.
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CEREAL
- Nature’s Path: Nature’s Path offers a range of organic and non-GMO cereals that do not contain HFCS. Their “Heritage Flakes” and “Eco Pac Flax Plus” are popular choices.
- Kashi: Many Kashi cereals are free from HFCS. Look for options like “Kashi Organic Promise,” “Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs,” and “Kashi Heart to Heart.”
- Barbara’s: Barbara’s is another brand that offers a variety of HFCS-free cereal options. Their “Puffins” cereal is a well-known choice.
- Ezekiel 4:9: The “Ezekiel 4:9” brand also produces HFCS-free cereals, known for their sprouted grain and organic ingredients.
- Post: Some Post cereals, such as “Shredded Wheat” and “Grape-Nuts,” do not contain HFCS.
- General Mills: While many of their cereals do contain HFCS, some, like “Cheerios” and certain “Chex” varieties, are HFCS-free. It’s essential to check the labels.
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CONDIMENTS
- Annie’s Naturals: Annie’s offers a variety of condiments without HFCS, including ketchup, mustard, and salad dressings.
- Heinz Organic: Heinz offers an organic ketchup that does not contain HFCS. Look for “Heinz Organic Ketchup.”
- Trader Joe’s: Trader Joe’s offers organic ketchup and mayonnaise options that are typically HFCS-free.
- Hellmann’s: Hellmann’s makes mayonnaise that is often free from HFCS. Check their ingredient list to confirm.
- Newman’s Own: Newman’s Own offers various salad dressings without HFCS. Look for options like “Newman’s Own Balsamic Vinaigrette” and “Newman’s Own Olive Oil & Vinegar.”
- Organic Brands: Many organic condiment brands, such as Organicville, Sir Kensington’s, and Primal Kitchen, offer a range of HFCS-free options.
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COOKIES
- Mi-Del: Mi-Del offers a range of cookies without HFCS, including graham crackers and ginger snaps.
- Late July Organic Mini Cookies: Late July produces mini cookies that are organic and typically free from HFCS.
- Simple Mills: Simple Mills offers almond flour cookies that are free from HFCS.
- Enjoy Life: Enjoy Life produces a variety of allergen-friendly cookies, and many of their products do not contain HFCS.
- Mary’s Gone Crackers: While primarily known for their crackers, Mary’s Gone Crackers also offers cookies that are often HFCS-free.
- Back to Nature: Some Back to Nature cookie products do not contain HFCS. Check the specific variety for ingredient information.
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CRACKERS
- Triscuit: Triscuit crackers are known for not containing HFCS and are made from whole wheat.
- Mary’s Gone Crackers: Mary’s Gone Crackers produces gluten-free crackers that are often HFCS-free.
- Simple Mills: Simple Mills offers almond flour crackers that do not contain HFCS.
- Late July: Late July’s organic crackers are typically free from HFCS.
- Back to Nature: Some Back to Nature cracker products do not contain HFCS. Check the specific variety for ingredient information.
- Blue Diamond Almonds (Nut-Thins): Blue Diamond’s Nut-Thins crackers are gluten-free and do not typically contain HFCS.
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ICE CREAM
- Häagen-Dazs: Häagen-Dazs offers a range of ice cream flavors that are known for not containing HFCS. For example, their Vanilla and Coffee flavors are typically HFCS-free.
- Breyers: Breyers offers an “All Natural Vanilla” ice cream that typically does not contain HFCS. However, other Breyers flavors may contain HFCS, so it’s important to check the labels.
- Ben & Jerry’s: Some Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors are HFCS-free. The brand often highlights its commitment to using high-quality ingredients.
- Talenti: Talenti Gelato and Sorbetto products are generally free from HFCS.
- Turkey Hill: Some Turkey Hill ice cream flavors do not contain HFCS. Review the ingredient list for specific products.
- Alden’s Organic Ice Cream: Alden’s is an organic ice cream brand that usually does not use HFCS in their products.
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JELLIES/JAMS
- Smucker’s Organic Preserves: Smucker’s offers organic preserves that are usually free from HFCS. Look for their “Organic” line of products.
- Polaner All Fruit: Polaner produces fruit spread products known for not containing HFCS. Their “All Fruit” line typically does not include high fructose corn syrup.
- Bonne Maman: Bonne Maman is a popular brand for fruit preserves and jellies, and their products are generally HFCS-free.
- Crofter’s Organic: Crofter’s offers organic fruit spreads without HFCS. They emphasize using high-quality organic ingredients.
- Trader Joe’s: Trader Joe’s often carries a variety of fruit preserves and jams that do not contain HFCS. Look for the “Trader Joe’s” brand of preserves.
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PEANUT BUTTER
- Smucker’s All Natural Peanut Butter: Smucker’s All Natural peanut butter typically does not contain HFCS. It is made with just peanuts and a touch of salt.
- Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter: Trader Joe’s offers various peanut butter options that are typically HFCS-free. Look for their “Trader Joe’s” brand of peanut butter.
- Justin’s Nut Butter: Justin’s offers a range of nut butters, including peanut butter, that are known for not containing HFCS. They focus on using high-quality, natural ingredients.
- Teddie All Natural Peanut Butter: Teddie All Natural Peanut Butter is usually HFCS-free and made with just peanuts and salt.
- Wild Friends Nut Butter: Wild Friends produces nut butters that are often free from HFCS. They emphasize natural ingredients and flavors.
- 365 Everyday Value (Whole Foods Market): Whole Foods Market’s 365 Everyday Value peanut butter is typically HFCS-free and comes in various varieties.
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SALAD DRESSINGS
- Annie’s Naturals: Annie’s offers a variety of salad dressings that do not contain HFCS. Options like “Annie’s Naturals Goddess Dressing” and “Annie’s Roasted Pepper Vinaigrette” are known for their natural ingredients.
- Newman’s Own: Newman’s Own produces a range of salad dressings without HFCS. Look for options like “Newman’s Own Balsamic Vinaigrette” and “Newman’s Own Olive Oil & Vinegar.”
- Primal Kitchen: Primal Kitchen offers a selection of dressings without HFCS. They emphasize using high-quality, natural ingredients.
- Bragg Organic Vinaigrette Dressing: Bragg offers organic vinaigrette dressings that do not typically contain HFCS.
- Tessemae’s All Natural Dressings: Tessemae’s produces dressings that are often free from HFCS. They focus on using real, whole-food ingredients.
- Organicville: Organicville offers a variety of organic and HFCS-free dressings.
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YOGURT
- Stonyfield Organic: Stonyfield is known for its organic yogurt products that are typically free from HFCS. Look for their “YoBaby” and “Stonyfield Organic” lines.
- Fage: Fage offers a range of Greek yogurt products without HFCS.
- Chobani: Many Chobani yogurt varieties do not contain HFCS. Check the label for specific products.
- Siggi’s: Siggi’s Icelandic-style yogurt is typically HFCS-free and emphasizes simple ingredients.
- Oikos (by Danone): Some Oikos yogurt products do not contain HFCS. Review the ingredient list for individual products.
- Lifeway Kefir: Lifeway offers kefir products that are often free from HFCS.
- Organic Brands: Many organic yogurt brands, such as Organic Valley and Wallaby, typically do not use HFCS in their products.
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has long been a subject of controversy within the realm of nutrition and dietary choices for many years. This sweetening agent, derived from corn, has found its way into a multitude of food products, raising concerns and sparking debates over its impact on health. While some believe it’s essential to spread awareness about the prevalence of HFCS in various foods, others question its potential health risks.
One of the primary concerns with HFCS is its association with the rising rates of obesity and other health issues, including diabetes and heart disease. Critics argue that the excessive consumption of HFCS, which is often found in sugary beverages, candies, and processed foods, may contribute to these health problems. On the other hand, proponents of HFCS claim that it is safe for consumption in moderate amounts and is no different from other sugars in terms of its impact on health.
For families and individuals striving to make healthier dietary choices, the prevalence of HFCS in various food products can be a hidden challenge. While it’s important to be aware of the potential presence of HFCS in your favorite snacks and meals, it’s equally crucial to understand that making informed decisions about your food intake is a personal journey. Some may opt to avoid HFCS entirely, while others may choose to consume it in moderation. The key is to read product labels carefully, educate yourself about the sources of HFCS, and select foods that align with your dietary preferences and health goals.
As we continue to navigate the ongoing debate surrounding HFCS, it’s essential to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What works for one person or family may not work for another. Ultimately, the choice is yours when it comes to HFCS and your diet, and it’s a decision that should be made based on your individual health needs, lifestyle, and personal beliefs.
I just read the ingredients to my coffee creamer brand coffee mate vanilla and it contains vegetable oil! But why!! The creamers without any oils are all expensive so its regular half and half for me! Maybe some drops of real vanilla perhaps!
Ikr, ugh. I will try the vanilla in my 1/2 n 1/2 too.
Turkey Hill Natural ice creams have no HFCS. I’m sure the vanilla does not, can’t 100% confirm the others.
Would like to know an ice cream topping without it.
Very disappointed Hersheys has sold their souls, as has Coke, and so many others, to the HFCS trend.
In CA and by the southern border you can get Mexican Cokes, brought back by food trucks and small restaurants. No HFCS. They taste different, much better, like the Coke we grew up on.
Wow! Never knew about the Mexico Coke beverage being no HFCS!
Tillamook, a company out of Oregon, makes dairy products, ice cream and cheeses. It has no HFCS. It’s amazing tasting and all natural ingredients.
Another ice cream that has no corn syrup is Blue Bunny Vanilla Bean (not plain Vanilla). Ingredients are: milk, cream, skim milk, sugar, egg yolks, natural flavors with vanilla extract, vanilla bean specks.
Stay away from soybean oil products may be just as bad as HFCS. Studies are showing adverse reactions in the hypothalmus that can cause dimentia, inflammation, and obesity and diabetis. Study also shows that it could affect Alzheimers and Autism.
Thank you
I just checked and my kroger brand frozen Orange juice-No HFCS 🙂
Good to know..ty
They are worse, soybeans are GMOs.
Thank you so much for caring enough to post these products. I am always striving to present the most wholesome foods to my family and friends. Again, thank you.
Thank you to everyone who has added a comment re HFCS. I have a huge list of foods that I am Food Sensitive to and I am so bewildered as to are any foods good me. Good news tho I am avoiding the foods I cant eat -easy at home eating but in restaurants when they ask are you allergic to anything? I just say quicker if I say what I can eat meat and vegetables 🙂
I have finally found a delicious ice cream that does not have high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and it is Publix Greenwise Organic Salted Caramel flavor. I have not checked Publix Greenwise Organic’s other flavors so I’m not sure they are also HFCS free. This is the only one I’ve tried and it is smooth, creamy and delicious.
Kosher & Organic items are normally HFCS free…
God bless you for posting!
Hellman’s has hydrolyzed Soy Oil in it. There is no “real” mayonnaise any longer. That’s worse than HFCS. Life cereal has Sugar, and BHT in it. Cheerios has Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, and tocopherols.
Eat it if you want. I wouldn’t.
All soy products are genetically modified. I threw away Campbell’s soup because of it. I don’t want to eat that crap!!!
I threw Campbell’s soup away too, about 20 years ago or so. Haven’t touched it since.
Beware of Canola Oil. Derivative of Petroleum, regardless of the lies they put on the internet. Can=Canada. It does not come from a plant. ola is oil in spanish.
It is definitely a petroleum derivative. It is toxic to the liver. Land O Lakes was pushing it in adds. Gee, I wonder whyyyy! It’s in so many products.
While I’m at it: BEWARE of sodium benzoat (also toxic to the liver). It’s in soft drinks and pickles and relishes, and many other products you can’t imagine. Stop shoving everything into your grocery basket. Be careful.
Food-derived oil in Spanish is ‘aceite’; petroleum is ”petróleo”. Have the ethical standards to make accurate and substantiated claims. Otherwise you are simply part of the problem.
Thank you..
Good to know! I wish there was a bigger list if safe foods. I have just started the transition and hopefully my children will follow suit. Ty again for taking the time to list some products!
Vegan Mayo has no soy is very good. I buy it at Public it’s on the top shelf over tofu and vegan foods. I am allergic to soy. I check all ingredients in everything so many chemicals in our food making people sick. I google everything that is in the foods I eat and write it down.
Would u please send me a list if some of the foods tahat are good for you. This is very overwhelming. My email is tpdynamite@gmail.com. Thank you!!
https://dukesmayo.com/products/light-mayonnaise-with-olive-oil
This one looks promising!
Hunts ketchup does not have HFCS
I found the best video for information on the dangers of HFCS. It’s on YouTube and it’s a lecture by a doctor who is very knowledgable and gives amazing information on the dangers of Sugar and HFCS. It’s called “Sugar: The Bitter Truth”. I highly suggest anyone to watch this. Love this website and thanks so much for creating it!!
Yes! ALL of Dr. Lustig’s lectures are eye-openers. Two that are definitely worth watching are “Is a calorie a calorie? Processed food experiment gone wrong” and “What is Metabolic Syndrome and why are children getting it?” Dr. Lustig shows the bio-chemistry behind the human body’s processing of sugar and how it affects us.
I found it somewhat puzzling that a website with as much good info as this one has, makes no mention of Dr. Lustig.
There is also a very good BBC documentary titled “The Truth about Sugar.”
Yet another worth watching is “The Secrets of Sugar” from the CBC.
One I found especially surprising is an Irish documentary. Ireland is the fourth largest consumer of sugar n the world. The Irish know they have a problem with sugar as do other European countries. Slowly, ever so slowly, thee US is realizing that we too, have an issue with sugar.
just watched it, horrifying what the government is allowing to happen to the people They WORK FOR and are supposed to protect.
I just watched his video that is why I am here!
I live in Largo FL and buy most of our food from Earth Fare which advertises:We Pledge our Food is Free Of: Added Hormones, artificial fats and trans-fats, artificial sweeteners, bleached or bromated flour, antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup, artificial preservatives, artificial flavor or colors. Publix grocery stores offer many items from their Greenwise line that have no HFCS. Also, Pepperridge Farm Milano cookies are free of HFCS.
Is there any kind of cherry juice that doesn’t have hfs in it
Knudsen and Lakewood are the only ones I can think of
Cheribundi tart cherry juice (get at Costco) is wonderful and slightly sweetened with “a hint of apple juice (not from concentrate). No other ingredients!! It is great!
I have the soda monkey but I can drink Dr.Pepper in the GREEN can as it is made with real sugar, not HFCS. Places like Quick Trip now carry sodas made with real sugar. The food industry says that sugar and HFCS are equivalent. THEY LIE! My body knows the difference as if I consume HFCS I will have bad angina and will almost seize up with a heart attack. Real sugar doesn’t bother. Always read labels.
I too am allergic to HFCS is almost impossible to eat out because it’s in everything.
I have had about half of my intestinal track removed because of a cancerous condition and there are many thins I can not digest. On top of the list is anything with HFCS. I become deathly ill. The reaction is so bad that within 15 minutes, it is going right through me. (By the way, it is band in Europe.)
Banned in Europe
HFCS is not banned in Europe. It’s called isoglucose.
Like Karen, I also have only about half of my small intestines due to Crohn’s disease. Have lived with this for 42 years. Eating is a real challenge. Read labels all the time when grocery shopping. Olestra, HFCS, high fiber and quite a few veggies give me severe cramps and the trots. Olestra and HFCS being the worst. Love pancakes and waffles but usually eat them plain as the syrups have HFCS. Thanks for the list, especially the yogurt one.
Chobani Greek yogurt is healthy and is made with all natural products
Thank you for the attention to HFCS. My son can eat something with it in. Then 12 to 20 hours later he has a seizure! He’s been through all the tests for epilepsy. His MRI and CT scans are normal. But just give him something with HFCS in it, and I can guarantee a seizure! That stuff is poison!
I’m sorry to hear your son is suffering like that Nancy. There are so many great recipes on our blog. I hope you can find some that he likes.
back in 85 I was diagnosed with IBS but that year also the year HFCS majority replaced sugar but I spent some time at my family farm and no IBS back it popped up again so I dealt with an allergist and he found it was the HFCS giving me IBS symptoms. and it was real hard to find non HFCS food back then and even made my own catsup and got shocked on how much sugar go in it now I got lot of choices but I use simply Heinz now but one other thing I graduated in 1981 with a graduating class of 3000 and I did not know a single kid with ADD or autism now I in a much smaller circle as I moved from NY to Florida and now in very small circle I know 4 that have kids with those problem. a study done a few years ago were they tested 200 samples of HFCS and it all had mercury in it but what surprised the almost half of the samples and a disturbing level of mercury. and mercury does cross the brain barer and defiantly cause brain damage
I to have seizures after eating anything with HFCS. I have to be so careful. My MRI came back normal too. Why do they allow it to be put in everything?
Pepsi made with Real Sugar, Peter Pan 100 % Natural peanut butter, Log Cabin Syrup
I would to email you and ask you some questions
our email is happilyunprocessed@gmail.com
Thank you for this. Will definitely send a list.
I was just washing out a Bread and Butter pickle jar and saw No HFCS ( don’t Lol please) it had a picture of corn. I was like what? So off to look it up and I found this Blog to read and I have enjoyed it completely and all the comments thank you so very much for the knowledge
Using no HFCS is very important to ones health. Phosphoric Acid is another dangerous ingredient used in commercial food products. It chelate calcium out of the body resulting in osteoporosis.
Oddly enough Kraft BBQ sauce is hfcs free, sweet baby Ray’s is not.
Google Kraft BBQ Sauce. the first item on the label is HFCS:
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), VINEGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, MOLASSES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, DRIED ONION, MUSTARD FLOUR, DRIED GARLIC, SPICES, PAPRIKA, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
is it one specific flavor or am i missing something?
There is one that’s made without HFCS, I bought it a while back. It was delish!
Thank you for this list! I am just getting started on learning about how bad the high fructose corn syrup is. Looking at labels it’s astonishing that it’s everywhere. It’s even in Worcestershire sauce which I like to use. I do want to begin the process though of finding healthy alternatives.
Thanks again!
Please email me any updates. I have recently learned I am allergic to corn in all forms and have been finding it hard to find foods without corn syrup! Thank you very much!
Me too!!!! This is very difficult!
Thank you for taking the time to compile this list. I do wish it was longer! I don’t drink soda, just Poland Spring water, coffee and occasionally a glass of pinot Grigio . I love bread and I will switch now.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks again,
Christine
thanks for taking the time to leave that lovely comment! I hear you on the bread sister, if I had my way I would live off of bread wine and cheese !!! 😀
Thank you so much my grandson is 10 years old and has been diagnosed with a Fructose Intolerance it has been awful for both him and I. There is hardly no literature about this diet what are we to do he is very optimistic that he will grow out of it one day. But for right know his Gastrointestinal Doctor say’s the diet is for life. If you know anything about this diet please help I need ALL the HELP I can get Thank you in advance…
I’m sorry to hear your grandson is intolerant of fructose Gwendolyn, but on the other hand I’m not. Foods with HFCS are not really foods at all. It will be harder for him to understand that at his age especially when his peers are eating a bunch of junk food at the lunch table, school parties and holidays. But if it makes you feel any better we don’t eat any foods with fructose in them either and that’s by choice. Stay along the perimeter and make as much food as you can and he will come to appreciate REAL food vs FAKE food. Please keep us updated … much love!
Gwendolyn, I was diagnosed with fructose intolerance last year. My doctor gave me a list of foods to avoid and which ones are safe. Basically, everything containing HFCS is off limits (lots of ice creams, industrially processed cookies and pastries, regular soda, salad dressings, barbecue sauces,…) . Further, honey and fruit juice concentrates should be avoided as sweeteners. Also “sucrose” sweetened soft drinks and candies. As far as fruits go: they should contain glucose in balance with our in excess of fructose (both are found in fruits as natural fruit sugars). To avoid: apple, pear, melon, watermelon, sherry, grapea. Safer are stone fruit, berry fruit, bananas, citrus fruit, kiwi, pineapple because they have a higher glucose content. Also good are glucose-rich accompaniments to offset a higher intake of fructose: glucose sweetened sports drinks – note that Powerade contains HFCS, Gatorade does not.
Can u forward me your product list which has been identifed for fructose intolerance
For yogurt, add chobani, it is high in protein and low in fat and sugar. Uses natural and unprocessed fruit.
This is awesome! thank you!
also what about aspartame in what your drink, that is suppose to be worse than HFCS!!
Artificial sweeteners are much worse for you than HFCS and sugar for sure
@Debi, HFCS is an artificial sweetener because of the way it is processed. It is also extremely addictive. There has been a recent study in California, they fed rats with HFCS and cocaine and the rats were observed for several weeks. 80% of the time, they were choosing HFCS over cocaine. Another study was with two groups of rats, one was given glucose and the other HFCS, the group with glucose went to sleep (like a normal animal after a big meal) however the group fed with HFCS wanted more, and was anxiously looking it.
Or if you have an allergy to any and all artificial sugars and now found out you have a corn allergy as well ( omg hate life right now)
No Aspartame is not worse for you than HCFS
Bryer’s Chocolate ice cream also does not contain hfcs. You are correct that other Bryer flavors do have it, even vanilla ice cream, other than the Natural Vanilla you mentioned.
Your Mayo list is definitely incomplete. Helmann’s isn’t really mayo….traditional mayo has 3 ingredients…Salt, Eggs & Vinegar…no sweeteners at all. Traditional mayo brands are Dukes, Sauers and most house brands labeled “Southern Style” like Lowes Foods Southern Style Mayo.
Also look at La Brea Breads….wide range of artisan breads available at Harris Teeter (so probably all Kroger owned chains)…they do french, sourdough, itallian, rosemary, 3 cheese semolina and many more …all made without sugaring to speed the rising process.
thanks Ken for your input. I have heard of Duke’s before but haven’t tried it. I am planning on making my own mayo sometime soon.
Hellman’s and Duke’s are the same company. Hellmans eastern u.s. dukes, western u.s.
Hellman’s contains sugar, Duke’s does not. I personally prefer mayo without sugar (when I make homemade, I use oil, vinegar, egg, and a pinch of mustard and salt). But, some people like their mayo sweeter so they would prefer Hellman’s (at least it does not contain HFCS).
Sugar is also bad. I am a diabetic Thanks for letting me know
Hi, You may want to add Grace Baking’s Henry’s harvest Bread and Cobblestone Bread Company’s 24 Whole Grains and Seeds Bread as well. Unless the HFCS is contained within the listed ingredients of these products, They are HFCS free.
If your body does not recognize what you ingest as food, it AUTOMATICALLY stores it as fat. HFCS, and preservatives, (nitrates, nitrites,), flavor enhancers (MSG) are not recognized by our bodies as food. No wonder we are getting so obese.Especially when it is in just about EVERYTHING. Even foods you would not expect it to be in. HFCS also lengthens the shelf life of the products it is used in. Gross!!! It should be banned along with not labeling GMOs as such. If it is so safe, then why not label it and let me make the choice. I say, STOP BUYING AND CONSUMING PRESERVED FOOD WITH HFCS. If money talks, they should get the message loud and clear.
dear happily unprocessed…thank you so much for this information..there was no where to make a reply but here..i had cancer and afterwards gain alot of weight on steroids and medicine…i so appreciate you being here with your blog…i have a question as far as eating potatoes, noodles, meats..are these foods without HFCS? and thanks again for giving me this information to start with
High fructose corn syrup makes me sick. It brings out my GERD, and I am now diabetic, or very close to it (insulin resistant) I am loaded with skintags all over my neck, and elsewhere, which is a sign of diabetes. I have become quite fat, especially in the belly, and around my waist. Population control, and pure greed is the reason these companies want us dead ASAP! It is certainly working. Nobody is 100% healthy anymore, and newborn babies are born sick, and dying. It is all out of control as more than half the population is dying of cancer, and numerous other manmade for profit diseases.
I once read a book that talked about the FDA. The food corporations alternate CEO s on the board through political means. Money . Now the corporations that are meant to be overseen by the FDA ,run the FDA. So aspertame a poison declared as toxic in the 70s is in many diet products. The FDA is the only government agency that has its own court it’s own judges and can write laws without the consent of Congress. You cannot sue the FDA.
GMOs are also banned in Europe but here it’s about all we get. Americans are obese ,diabetic , and hyper tension due to the poisonous food supply. This puts a tremendous amount of pressure on our health care system. Heart disease is rampant. Americans are a mess. Bloated and mass brainwashed by the corporate media who is owned wholly by only two corporations both of whom are nothing but propaganda ministries. We are being poisoned on purpose so that pharmasuitical corporations sell billions of pills that do nothing but exacerbate the problem.
What can you do? Eat whole foods ,raed labels spread the word.
well said Paul !
I could not agree more!
Well said Paul and do true. The FDA and big pharmaceutical companies are every bit as evil as the drug cartels in Mexico.
And the FDA and EPA does nothing thanks to trump trying to destroying the divisions that protect us back when I was younger and lived on long island we banned temic a pesticide for potato boors as is it was showing up in the 3rd of 5 aquifer’s under long island which put all the potato farmer out of business today Round up a another carcinogens is found in our cereal and nothing about banning round up as should be
I am looking for items that are not only HFCS free but also gluten free. Any ideas?? Thanks 🙂
Hi Dawn, This would be beneficial to many. We could begin our own research 🙂
Its not the Gluten its the Glyphosate, as in Monsanto Roundup.
You need to remove sierra mist natural as it is now mist twist and hfcs laden
Amen Lloyd, you are absolutely right. The FDA is so crooked.!! Money has ruined peoples judgement and soul’s.
My husband has gout very bad for the last 16 years. One thing that fires it up is the HFCS! It will immediately flare it up. Not sure if it is gout or just plain arthritis. But if you have either ailment, watch the HFCS!
After I went gluten free I never had another bout of gout again. Before that, even the cherry juice and the black bean water/sauce I had to drink every day to keep gout at bay were starting to fail and I was really suffering-despite being in my early forties at that time.
Since i no longer have a thyroid i get sick within a few minutes of eating something with HFCS in it…my body tells me anyways as a result i’ve learned these things don’t have HFCS
Pepsi made with real sugar
Jarrito’s soda in several flavors (comes from Mexico about 75 cents a bottle at our local supermarket)
Mountain Dew Throwbacks
Wild Cherry Pepsi made with real sugar
Nature’s Own white wheat bread/buns
Simply Hunts keohup
I’m searching for a sweet and sour sauce (not kikomann’s thats nasty) without HFCS that is similar to the one made by Kraft or McD, don’t like the soy flavoring… and some decent ice cream that don’t have it in it… So suggestions are welcome…
I’m not sure I understand your comment Becky… Sugar is sucrose… sucrose is made from glucose and fructose. Fructose is the enemy in HFCS so you are still getting a certain amount of fructose… maybe for you it’s reduced enough to be helpful… but not fructose free…
I have been on a search for products with no HFCS for years ever since I learned in nursing school years ago that our bodies cannot process it and it is immediately stored as fat. I have come across many products now that do no contain HFCS and more and more are popping up on store shelves due to increased awareness. Here are a couple I have found that are not on your list:
Simply Heinz ketchup
Welch’s Reduced Sugar Grape Jelly
Del Monte Sweet Pickle Relish
Chobani plain greek yogurt
KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce (although homemade bbq sauce is best)
Thanks Trina!
Kraft has now gotten on board with 2 spreads that do not contain HFCS; they are Kraft Olive Oil Mayo and Olive Oil Miracle Whip (with peanut butter is the BEST!). I’ve had 4 heart attacks, so I read every label on every product I pick up.
I don’t know who makes the Kroger brand of peanut butter, but whomever it is, bless them forever for making it with peanuts and sugar AND fully hydrogenated oils!! (again, peanut butter and Miracle Whip!!!)
Hunts ketchup in all variety’s that I have found thus far are all free of HFCS. It’s part of their corporate motto to not poison people ;O)
thanks for your comments James. Sorry to hear about the heart attacks. It still stumps me when I hear people saying in the store, “It doesn’t matter, they’re all the same”. ugh !!!
HFCS is only part of the problem. Most yogurts contain carrageenan which is a preservative /msg. If you have any sensitivity to msg there are many more things in most processed foods that should be avoided. All natural means nothing and organic doesn’t mean safe. Sticking with fresh foods is about the only way
I agree whole heartedly
I believe, too many people in our government and in the FDA has financial ties in many of the companies that use HFCS and other GMO’s. And in order to keep the money rolling in, the allow this companies to continue the use of many food processing at the expense of their customers health and well being.
I personally feel that the FDA needs to be taken to court and sued, in the same respect that a doctor and hospitals are accountable, the Food Industry, Monsanto, Dow Chemical and others and the FDA need also to be held accountable, in a big way!
with all the over weight people in the USA why doesn’t our government set regulations on use of HFCS in foods in many cases we don’t have a choice of what foods to buy with out HFCS unless we do with out USA was a leader now we add HFCS to increase profit for our stock holders rather than making a quality product that your body can metabolize
HFCS is banned in the UK, therefore, I don’t quite understand why our government allows the use of this poison here in our country. We need a White House petition started once Trump is the president to have it banned here. Obama believes in EVERYTHING that is bad for the U.S., so starting a petition now would be like asking Canada to take back Justin Bieber.
Can you find something else to blame Obama for? This poison was in our foods long before he took office!
I REALLY hope they ban HFCS in the U.S. For me, I am 24 and I have A.D.H.D. and Asperger’s. When I have something with HFCS it gives me a bad headache. That is why when I go shopping with my mom or my aunt I have to quadruple read the ingredients. LITERALLY!!!! I would be so happy if they not only banned HFCS in the U.S. but keep it out of everything forever!!!! THAT would make me the happiest person on the planet!!!!
So, everything is Trumps fault? Leave the politics out please, you cheapen the conversation.
He is simply saying it would be useless to make the attempt while Obama is in office.
Trader Joes mayonnaise not only doesn’t have HFCS but no sugar either! Their Kosher sandwich pickles don’t have HFCS either.
that’s great to know! Thanks!
Thanks for creating this list Debi. I visit this site to check out your updates regularly. You have saved me with the Joe’s soda..if you know what I mean. Here is something to add to your list of no HFCS products. These products have been clearly labeled on the packages as “No High Fructose Corn Syrup”. For me if it not clearly labeled on package as such, I don’t trust it because HFCS can be disguised as “sugar” and this is legal and permitted by FDA.
Peter Pan peanut butter (Labeled No HFCS) I get mine from Walmart
Concord grape Jelly (labeled No HFCS) I get it from Walmart
Nutri Grain bars (Labeled No HFCS) I get mine from Walmart
Swiss Premium juice (Labeled No HFCS) I get it from Giant Eagle
Bread – L’Oven n Fresh brand. (Labeled No HFCS) I get it from Aldi
If I come across more products I will add a comment here.
Twon
Thanks so much !!
I can confirm Duke’s (Mayo), Classico and some of Ragu’s (Pasta), Mott’s Natural Apple Sauce, I also noticed many food with diet, sugar free, no added sugar, and lite do not contain HFCS ;however they might have additives i.e. Phenyl, artifact sweeter, modified, etc, though.
http://naturalsociety.com/watch-corporations-renamed-high-fructose-corn-syrup/
I am not surprised to see something happen like that because many of them renamed HFCS to Corn Sugar, Modified Corn, Corn Substitute, etc that’s why I refuse to buy food that mentions word phase “Corn” which I’d know they do have HFCS.
Kellogg is HFCS fanatic because almost all of brands have HFCS and is notoriety for hide their own agendas i.e. rename HFCS with usually Corn Sugar or Modified Corn.
In fact, Kashi cereals turned out to be unhealthy because they kept secret until someone exposed their frauds. Not mention most of them are contain load of additives. I had no idea of the fact they’re part of Kellogg.
http://www.undergroundhealth.com/exposing-kashi-cereal-for-the-poison-that-it-is/
Oh, I avoid cereals because none of them are healthy even Cheerios which contain modified corn starch.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/01/18/gmo-free-cheerios.aspx
I wonder about bread stuffing because I wasn’t able to find HFCS free bread stuffing at Winn Dixie, Publix, Walmart, or even Sweet Bay. So I wonder do any of you know one brand that doesn’t have HFCS or label mention corn ?.
Yes aldi store brand loven fresh doesnt contain HFCs or xantham gum and it is the cheapest store bread that I have found .85 a loaf run to aldi for your breads
Homemade is best. With all the talk about GMOs in grain, I save my stale organic bread ends , either Nature’s Promise Organic whole grain or Ezekiel Organic whole grain and chop it up in my food processor. Add some melted butter and stir.
Excellent info John!!! That is many other ingredients to be conscious of and name changing plays a large role. I’m in process of pursuing my MS in Nutrition Education. It really should be a crime for the food that is being sold. I’m learning the isles in the grocery store to purchase 90% of your food should be the fruit and vegetable isle. In stores like WholesFood the ingredients to make your own seasoning, i.e. thyme, rosemary and oregano, basil, etc. is in those isles, to include organic beans, nuts, rice, etc. Majority of the other isles in the grocery stores isn’t really required. FDA is pretty much only inspecting 2% of the food that is entering the US. I don’t mean to get off topic however I want to share other important info reference food.
Review the bard codes on the food that you purchase. Everything has a bar code. We are one of the riches countries in the world, yet we are outsourcing many things or filling it with pesticides. The first digit is usually by itself, then followed by other digit, For example
4 710088 412539 will show under the bar code. Many grocery stores have very little seafood actually from the US or wild caught. If it isn’t a label indicating where it is from, ask. Below is a chart to assist you with identifying where you food is shipped from. I received this from a friend who use to own 5 restaurants. Take care.
HOW TO READ BAR CODES… (everyone must know)
ALWAYS READ THE LABELS ON THE FOODS YOU BUY–NO MATTER WHAT THE FRONT OF THE BOX OR PACKAGE SAYS, TURN IT OVER AND READ THE BACK CAREFULLY!
With all the food and pet products now coming from China, it is best to make sure you read label at the supermarket and especially when buying food products. Many products no longer show where they were made, only give where the distributor is located. The whole world is concerned about China-made “black-hearted goods”.
Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or China ? The world is also concerned about GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods; steroid fed animals (ex: 45 days old broiler chicken).
It is important to read the bar code to track its origin. How to read Bar Codes….
If the first 3 digits of the bar code are 690, 691 or 692, the product is MADE IN CHINA.
471 is Made in Taiwan .
If the first 3 digits of the bar code are 00-09 then it’s made or sourced in USA.
This is our right to know, but the government and related departments never educate the public, therefore we have to RESCUE ourselves. Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not prefer products “MADE IN CHINA”, so they don’t show from which country it is made. However, you may now refer to the barcode –
Remember if the first 3 digits are:
890……MADE IN INDIA
690, 691, 692 … then it is MADE IN CHINA
00 – 09 … USA and CANADA
30 – 37 … FRANCE
40 – 44 … GERMANY
471 …….. Taiwan
45 or 49 ……..JAPAN
489………..HONG KONG
50 ………. UK
57 ………DENMARK
64……….FINLAND
76………SWITZERLAND and LIENCHTENSTIEN
471……… is Made in TAIWAN (see sample)
628………SAUDI ARABIA
629………UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
740……….745 – CENTRAL AMERICA
All 480 Codes are Made in the PHILIPPINES. Share it!
excellent advice. Thank you for taking the time to write that. Barcodes are something I have never thought of besides on produce. I think we are getting far more from China than we (the average) consumer realizes.
I don’t believe Chobani Yogurt has HFCS.
Hunt’s ketchup is safe too and very affordable
Hi Anjie – it depends on which bottle you pick up it seems. Of the 4 I picked up 2 had HFCS and 2 didn’t. Go figure. But what they all DID have were Natural Flavors, which in my opinion should be avoided as well.
The brand I buy now is from Krogers Simply Organic line and there’s no HFCS OR natural flavors.
thanks for your comment