Question

A can of tomato soup lists ingredients as follows: tomato puree, water, high fructose corn syrup, wheat flour, salt, potassium chloride, citric acid, ascorbic acid. Does this product contain added sugar? If so, how is it identified on this label?

Answer 1

Answer: Yes, high fructose corn syrup

Explanation: High fructose corn syrup is a commonly added sugar in many foods. It is an additive that is not natural to the sugar included in the tomato puree of the tomato soup, therefore it can be considered added sugar.