Coincidently, Jerry answered this question in the November issue of ABJ.
HFCS 55 is 87% sugar! The 55 is only the fructose content. The 'missing' 13%
is apparently water, but I don't know that for sure. However, I have heard
the 87% enough times over the years that I am reasonably certain it is
right.
 I think the calculations will show that at the 87% level HFCS is a 'lot'
less expensive than sugar (sucrose). That is the challenge these guys face.
At a moment's notice, all the HFCS customers will switch to sugar if it is
less expensive!
 In the same ABJ is a 'history' of HFCS in the US. Interesting reading.

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