DISQUS

This article is not accurate in facts, while raising an argument albeit hidden. The number is not relevant to sweetness, it is in the "V" (viscosity) rating. The higher the number the greater the percentage of CS (corn syrup) solids, hence a higher number rating the "thicker" the solution. Also there are more than 2 types of corn syrup, (I use HFCS 80 which is not listed in this article everyday where I work) and each customer may specify the solid content as each batch may be made custom to the preferences of the customer.
The simple matter about the use of corn syrup is political not nutritional. There are unfair and antiquated laws regarding the amount of sugar that can be imported into this country. These laws were enacted by the initial sugar barons, to protect a young sugar monopoly in the americas. They keep the price of domestic sugar high, and prevent the import of foreign sugar without punitive taxes, therefore eliminating the world as competitor to the native trade. As such, since there are no restrictions on CS it is more economical to use it instead of costly domestic sugar. The original formula for Coca Cola (TM) uses sugar as the sweetener, and indeed outside of the americas Coca Cola (TM) is made with sugar and tastes much better. If I am wrong someone please correct me.