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  Fructose is a simple sugar that is found naturally in many fruits, vegetables, and honey. It has the same chemical formula as glucose (C6H12O6), but differs structurally. Fructose is commonly added as a sweetener to processed foods and beverages, such as sodas, fruit drinks, baked goods, candy, yogurt, and condiments. The most common added fructose sweeteners are high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is produced from corn starch, and sucrose, which is half fructose and half glucose. While fructose consumed in moderate amounts from natural sources like fruit is unlikely to cause harm, there is concern over the large amounts of added fructose in the modern diet. The average American consumes over 70 grams of fructose per day, predominantly from added sweeteners. This excess fructose consumption has been linked to adverse health effects. Fructose vs Glucose Fructose and glucose are both simple sugars. However, there are important differences in how they are metabolized in the body....