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Fructose is a diasacchride carbohydrate. It is the sugar in fruits and vegetables especially in the pith, peel and seeds. Carbohydrates are essential for providing energy to the body. The energy is transported around the body to every cell allowing tissues and organs including the heart and lungs to function properly. :)

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