#corn-syrup

#corn-syrup

turning maple sugar into a symbol of American refinement and bounty at a time when sugar was fairly luxurious. As time passed and the demand increased, it became more difficult to make the real thing. Companies started cutting back on actual maple in favor of cheaper ingredients like brown sugar or corn syrup and water to make syrup. These new syrups were advertised as more delicate or refined, even though they were essentially just sugar water.

Donald Trump expressed excitement about Coca-Cola potentially switching to REAL Cane Sugar in the U.S., claiming credit for this change in a Truth Social post. Despite his enthusiasm, Coca-Cola did not confirm his claim, instead responding with a non-committal statement that praised his enthusiasm, before later defending its use of corn syrup and clarifying the situation. Trump's announcement appeared as an attempt to divert attention from the swirling Jeffrey Epstein files scandal, but this strategy seemingly did not resonate with his MAGA supporters.