• As concerns about obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes grow, many consumers are choosing to decrease or eliminate highly processed foods from their diets. One popular and highly criticized product is high-fructose corn syrup. According to the 2009 Organic and Non-GMO Report, more than 55 percent of sweetened products in the United States contain high-fructose corn syrup. Knowing which foods are most likely to contain the sweetener will help you make smarter, healthier nutrition choices.
  
  

Beverages

• Full-sugar soft drinks and sugar-added juices are two of the biggest contributors of high-fructose corn syrup in the typical American diet. Limit the amount of soft drinks you consume, switch to diet versions and check nutrition labels on juices for added sugars. Choose 100 percent juices with no added sugars for the healthiest varieties.
  
  

Snacks and desserts

• Processed snack foods and desserts often have added corn syrup. Although you might expect to find high-fructose corn syrup in products such as cookies, candies and ice cream, some foods with added sweeteners might surprise you: barbecue-flavored potato chips, Kraft Cheese Nips and Oscar Mayer Lunchables all contain corn syrup, for instance.
  
  

Canned fruits and vegetables

• Canned foods often contain high-fructose corn syrup. Some foods advertise it on the label, such as fruit chunks packed in syrup. But many times foods with added corn syrup are not quite so obvious. Baked beans, canned tomatoes, soups and pickles are just a few examples. Read nutrition labels and choose whole fresh fruits and vegetables when possible.
  
  

Breads and grains

• Breads, especially highly processed white varieties, can have added high-fructose corn syrup. Be careful even when purchasing wheat breads, however, as popular brands such as Pepperidge Farm, Sara Lee and Brownberry add corn syrup to their recipes. Cereal is another common offender, especially brands marketed to children with mix-ins such as marshmallows and chocolate. But perceived "healthy" cereals can also have corn syrup: corn flakes, some Quaker oatmeal varieties, rice puff cereal and bran flakes, for instance.
  
  

Dairy products

• Flavored milks, yogurts, ice cream and whipped cream products are popular sources of high-fructose corn syrup. If you can't find varieties without it, look for low-sugar varieties or try alternative food choices.
  
  

Condiments

• Barbecue sauces, salad dressings, ketchup and many other condiments can contain high levels of high-fructose corn syrup. As with other foods, read labels carefully, look for alternatives or limit the amount of condiments you consume to reduce the amount of high-fructose corn syrup in your diet.