- 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
- Sugar: How sweet it is. . . or is it? - Harvard Health
Research studies over the past 30 years have shown that high consumption of added sugar, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages, contributes to obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
- What Are the Different Types of Sugar? Added and Natural Sugars - WebMD
What is the difference between types of sugar? Find out if some are healthier than others and what it can mean for your health
- Sugar 101: what it is, why it matters healthier alternatives
Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that is found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy Besides sugar, these foods also provide essential nutrients like fibre, antioxidants, minerals, and protein
- Types of sugar | Good Food
What are the different types of sugar, how do they affect your body and are some better than others? We look at fructose, glucose, lactose and sucrose
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