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Is sugar the same as starch?
No, as it's digested starch turns into sugar, but they are different foods.
Why might plant storage organs (such as fruit or tuber) contain both starch and sugar?
Starch and sugar are essentially the same thing. Starch is a polymer (chain) of single sugar molecules. As the starch is made up or broken down, you would expect to find both in the cells responsible for this action.
How many carbohydrates are in a half cup brown sugar?
All sugar (white or brown) is entirely carbohydrates. Same with starch.
What foods contain sugar or starch?
It's more about the amount of calories than it is about stuff sugar or starch. For the same amount of calories they're just about equally fattening.
What is the difference between candy and diabetic candy?
The difference is that candy is for average people and diabetic candy is for people with diabetes who can't take in too much sugar
Why do you get more energy from starchy foods rather than sugary foods?
Starch is a complex carbohydrate whereas sugar is simple. Starch breaks down into sugar. Starch is like a slow burning fire and sugar is like an explosion. Though the same amount of energy might be released in both, the starch lets the energy out over a longer time.
Why glucose is given to diabetic patient and not sugar?
One tiny bit of glucose is equal to a whole bowl of sugar. They are the same thing but glucose is worse for you.
Do apples have starch in them?
A very ripe apple will contain little starch, while a young apple will be mostly starch, particularly when compared to sugar. As an apple ripens, the starch is converted into sugar. The conversion process starts at the apple's core, then progresses outward to the apple's skin.
Is potato starch the same as corn starch?
Tapioca starch has similar properties to corn starch. The amylose content of tapioca starch is about the same as corn starch but there are some phosphate groups present in tapioca which I think affect the solubility of starches in water.
What effect does sugar and starch have?
No, sugar and starch are not the same thing, they only have similar characteristics. You may have noticed that they are both alike in color and are both opaque, but they also have differences. Sugar has crystals, but starch does not. Sugar is grainy, yet starch is more smooth and powdery. Sugar and starch also interact with heat differently. Starch will turn black very quickly do to the carbon while the sugar will turn many different colors before turning black.
Is glucose starch?
No, glucose and starch are different molecules. Starch is a polysaccharide made up of multiple glucose molecules linked together. Glucose, on the other hand, is a simple sugar and the primary source of energy for living organisms.
What is the best book on gourmet diabetic cooking?
There are a variety of books on diabetic cooking, they all contain mostly the same recipes. The main thing with diabetic cooking is to substitute splenda for sugar, and use less butter and salt. If you want a good book, check www.amazon.com.
