- 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
- 17 Foods to Lower Your Blood Sugar - Healthline
Following a healthy dietary pattern is essential for optimal blood sugar control Here are 17 of the best foods to help lower or regulate your blood sugar levels
- A simple way to look at sugar - Harvard Health
There are two sugar subtypes: monosaccharides (consisting of one molecule) and disaccharides (two molecules) The monosaccharides include such sugars as glucose, fructose, and galactose
- 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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