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Galactose is found in dairy products, sugar beets, and other gums and mucilages.

It is also synthesized by the body, where it forms part of glycolipids andglycoproteins in several tissues.

Source and more information: Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galactose

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