[GhostUser]

I used to buy one of their pasta sauces, but then noticed HFCS in the ingredients on some of the jars. Then today, my HFS had their lemonade on sale, so I bought it for my family to try w/o checking the ingredients. HFCS was the second or third ingredient....I expected more from them and don't understand how they can produce organic products, yet want to use HFCS!

 

[SallyK]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/yes.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":yes:"> I have noticed this, too. High fructose corn syrup is not a part of my diet either. It's dissapointing to see it in Newman's Own Organic products.

 

[VeggieFerret]

I'venoticed that in alot of 'all natural' and organic products. They all have HFCS or just corn syrup. I guess HFCS or corn syrup is still considered all natural/ organic.

 

[rabid_child]

well, technically, it is all natural, as it comes from corn, and corn can be organic. I would write Newman's about it though.

 

[Ludi]

Yeah, noticed the HFCS in Newman's OO stuff too.<br><br><br><br>
Have we written to Newman's Own Organics about it yet? I haven't.....<br><br><br><br><br><br>
Now I have!<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><a href="http://www.newmansownorganics.com/talk.html" target="_blank">http://www.newmansownorganics.com/talk.html</a>

 

[gogoshire]

I wrote, too! Thanks for posting the link, Ludi.

 

[dee-vee]

Ranks right up there with "natural flavors". Just tell me what the flavor is!!!!!

 

[Ludi]

Oooops!<br><br><br><br><br><br>
"Newman's Own Organics does not use high fructose corn syrup. It is<br><br>
Newman's Own that you are referring to. Here is how to access their<br><br>
website:<br><br>
Go to <a href="http://www.newmansown.com" target="_blank">www.newmansown.com</a><br><br>
Click on the green FAQ icon in the lower right screen<br><br>
Go all the way to the bottom of that page (very long)<br><br>
Click on "Still Need Help" and you should find their e/m site<br><br><br><br>
Peggy Westenhofer<br><br>
Director of Customer Relations<br><br>
Newman's Own Organics<br><br>
831-685-2866"

 

[GhostUser]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Ludi</strong> <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br>
Oooops!<br><br><br><br><br><br>
"Newman's Own Organics does not use high fructose corn syrup. It is<br><br>
Newman's Own that you are referring to. Here is how to access their<br><br>
website:<br><br>
Go to <a href="http://www.newmansown.com" target="_blank">www.newmansown.com</a><br><br>
Click on the green FAQ icon in the lower right screen<br><br>
Go all the way to the bottom of that page (very long)<br><br>
Click on "Still Need Help" and you should find their e/m site<br><br><br><br>
Peggy Westenhofer<br><br>
Director of Customer Relations<br><br>
Newman's Own Organics<br><br>
831-685-2866"</div>
</div>
<br><br><br><br><br>
Yeah, I just noticed that too. I sent an e-mail to Newman's Own b/c I still think that they're close in some ways to Newman's Own Organics in principles, and I would still expect them to not want to use HFCS.

 

[GhostUser]

It's been awhile I know, but I sent another e-mail to Newman's Own customer service simply asking why they've chosen to use HFCS, and this was the reply ( well, a paraphrase b/c there was some were privacy thing on the bottom so I didn't want to just cut and paste):<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
We regret to hear that you disapprove of the use of high fructose corn<br><br>
syrup in Newman's Own products. (I never said anything about liking or disliking it, just simply that I noticed it in a product and was wondering why they use it.)<br><br><br><br><br><br>
We will forward your suggestions of healthier alternatives to the appropriate department. (??? I didn't suggest anything, lol!)<br><br><br><br>
Thank you for your interest in Newman's Own. We hope that you will once<br><br>
again try Newman's Own products and continue to be a valued customer.<br><br><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br><br><br>
Newman's Own Customer Service Team<br><br><br><br><br><br>
I really didn't expect a runaround from them, I don't think I'll buy anything from them unless there isn't an alternative.