The Public Speaks: Best Insulting New Names for High Fructose Corn Syrup

The New York Times's health blog is asking scientists and readers what they would rename high fructose corn syrup, if they were given the chance. The ubiquitous sticky sweetener is considered poison by many foodies and some public health officials, who worry that HFCS-packed processed foods contribute to obesity. But the companies that make the sweetener--the Corn Refiners Group--are hoping that changing the name of the product will change its image, as their president told the New York Times: