"The American Medical Association has confirmed that HFCS is no more likely to contribute to obesity than table sugar or other full-calorie sweeteners," the post continued. "Please be assured that Coca-Cola brand soft drinks do not contain any harmful substances."

President Donald Trump stirred up social media Wednesday with a bold claim: Coca-Cola is about to ditch high‑fructose corn syrup in favor of real cane sugar, just like the beloved Mexican version.

Few ingredients are included in as many foods as corn syrup.Though it comes in various forms, the high-fructose variety of corn syrup is in soft drinks, condiments, baked goods, fast food ...