Sugars derived from corn

There are several sugar substitutes out there, all of which can be derived from corn. Why is this bad? Well for me, it is wheat, gluten and corn that flares my Crohn's. I made a decision early on to eliminate these from my diet. I am in complete remission because of it.

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP: This is everywhere, especially in sweetened drinks. Farm substitutes are paying farmers to grow lots of corn. This drives up the price of sugar. As a result, many companies are using the cheaper sweetener. Good for them, bad for me.

MALTOSE: Almost always derived from corn.

DEXTROSE: Chemically this is the same as glucoses, or blood sugar. However it is usually derived from corn. I might be able to tolerate it but better to be safe than sorry.

FRUCTOSE: Sugar that comes from fruits and vegetables, including corn.

BARLEY MALT: This is sugar that is derived from barley. Barley, however, is glutinous so this is a big no no.

XYLITOL: There are actually two sources for this sugar, corn and Birch wood. Unless I am sure of the source I avoid this.

SORBITOL: Usually derived from corn.

POWDERED SUGAR: Usually mixed with corn starch. There are some organic brands that do not use corn starch.

HONEY: Usually ok. However some farmers will feed High Fructose Corn syrup to their bees. I buy from my local farmer.

SUCROSE: Also known as table sugar. Sucrose is a combination of glucose and fructose. Though sugar is not good for you in general and not in large doses, this is well tolerated by my colon.

In conclusion, it is of utmost importance for me to avoid gluten and corn, even in what seems like minuscule amounts. I almost alway opt for table sugar or honey.

Special Note: If you are diabetic you must use sugar substitutes and follow doctor's orders!!