- 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
- Definition, Types, Formula, Processing, Uses, Facts - Britannica
sugar, any of numerous sweet, colourless, 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
- 7 Healthiest Types of Sugar, Ranked
The healthiest natural sugars are raw honey, coconut sugar, date sugar, and pure maple syrup However, they are still high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation
- What Are the Different Types of Sugar? Added and Natural Sugars - WebMD
Natural sugars and added sugars have the same chemical structures Natural sugars are the sugars that are found naturally in foods Food manufacturers commonly add sugar to products
- Sugar 101 - American Heart Association
The American Heart Association provides this overview of the two types of sugars in American diets: naturally occurring sugars and added sugars
- Sugars - IFIC
Gain expert insight into sugars, from how they’re defined and labeled to the role they play in health and everyday eating patterns
- What is sugar - World Sugar Research Organisation
Sugar (sometimes called table sugar) is produced by extracting and purifying the sugars naturally present in sugar cane and sugar beet plants Sugar can also be called sucrose; the scientific name for sugar
- Types of sugar | Good Food
Complex carbohydrates are composed of multiple simple sugars, joined together by chemical bonds The more chains and branches of simple sugars, the more complex a carbohydrate is and in turn, the longer it takes to be broken down by the body and the less impact it has on blood sugar levels
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