Corn syrup is glucose, and public stigma is because they often don’t understand that glucose is the body’s energy source and the only usable sugar found in blood.

These are 5 of the most misunderstood and often-maligned ingredients in our food system, and why they should not be demonized.

There’s really no need to swap out your favorite sweet treats with the “natural” or organic and arguably less enjoyable candies this holiday season.