- Sugar - Wikipedia
Sugar is the generic name for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food Simple sugars, also called monosaccharides, include glucose, fructose, and galactose
- Sugar | Definition, Types, Formula, Processing, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Sugar, any of numerous sweet, colorless, water-soluble compounds present in the sap of seed plants and the milk of mammals and making up the simplest group of carbohydrates The most common sugar is sucrose, a crystalline tabletop and industrial sweetener used in foods and beverages
- Facts About Sugar and Sugar Substitutes - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Sugar is an umbrella term for many types of simple carbohydrates, including white table sugar Also called sucrose, this is the most common sweetener used in sweet desserts and baked goods
- What is Sugar? What is Sucrose? Is Sugar a Carb? | Sugar. org
While it might sound man-made, sucrose is simply the chemical name for sugar, the simple carbohydrate we know and love that is produced naturally
- Different Types of Sugar Explained: Guide to Sugar Types Uses
Explore the different types of sugar and sweeteners Learn about sugar types, their uses, and how different kinds of sugar impact taste and health
- A simple way to look at sugar - Harvard Health
On one hand, consuming too much sugar is linked to weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease On the other, high amounts of sugar are found in many nutritious foods, including some fruits, vegetables, and grains So, should you avoid sugar as much as possible or just consider the source?
- Sugar 101 - American Heart Association
There are two types of sugars in foods: naturally occurring sugars and added sugars Naturally occurring sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruit (fructose) and milk (lactose)
- What is sugar - World Sugar Research Organisation
Sugar can also be called sucrose; the scientific name for sugar Sugar is a disaccharide, made up of two simple sugar units (monosaccharides), glucose and fructose
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