Hi Dick and memebers,
   Before I began using HFCS 55  I did some research on the use and 
effect.  I don't know if it relevant to the current problem as I know 
little about the resulting products.  A couple of items of interest were:

1) HFCS is produced by 2 different processes, one being enzyme process and 
the other being acid process.

2) Beekeepers using HFCS are advised to use only enzyme process.

3) Beekeepers using HFCS (anecdotal) noted a slightly higher mortality rate 
following the introuduction of HFCS 55.

I did not investigate the processes in any depth but I would deduce it 
involves the catlayst for extracting corn syrup being either an enzyme or 
acid and it would seem to lead to the conclusion the acid process would 
have a higer acid content?

Has anyone considered or is it likely there has been a mix up in product at 
either packaging or labeling or perhaps in some type of mixing that could 
result in such a high acid content?

Wouldn't there be clear symptoms of acid impacting the bees on a notable 
level (increased mortality) very shortly after feeding if this was a 
contrubuting factor to CCD?

Best Regards,
Joel

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