Personally I think it's up to the buyer, really. I don't have a huge problem with this sweetener vs that one, I just take my opinion and my choosing, like everyone else. I do find a problem though with people genetically modifying and patenting a plant that is wind pollinated.
It's a good thing no one grows corn around here for another 70+ miles, and there's 100+ foot trees in between, plus most of my corn I actually save the seed/kernals of are bred inside a greenhouse, but for those without that "luxury," - Not the nicest thing to think of when you want your corn to be how you wanted it, and you want to save your seed.
But, if someone really wants to get stingy with sweet stuff, there's two solutions - 1) just don't buy it, and go for growing your own or buying local fruits for a sweet fix. and 2) get Stevia. Zero on the glycemic level, zero calories, comes straight from the leaves of the Stevia plant without any serious processing, but is indeed an acquired taste vs other "sweeteners." Some of my family love it, personally, I think it only goes good with dairy products and fruity desserts, preferably citrus-based ones. Also, Stevia is much, much sweeter than sugar, so very very little is required. We're talking a little drop or two for a big dessert.
But, if someone really wants to get stingy with sweet stuff, there's two solutions - 1) just don't buy it, and go for growing your own or buying local fruits for a sweet fix. and 2) get Stevia. Zero on the glycemic level, zero calories, comes straight from the leaves of the Stevia plant without any serious processing, but is indeed an acquired taste vs other "sweeteners." Some of my family love it, personally, I think it only goes good with dairy products and fruity desserts, preferably citrus-based ones. Also, Stevia is much, much sweeter than sugar, so very very little is required. We're talking a little drop or two for a big dessert.
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