answersLogoWhite

0

The molecular structure of sugars determines their sweetness. Sugars with simpler structures like glucose and fructose are sweeter than sugars with more complex structures. The ability of a sugar molecule to fit into sweet taste receptors on the tongue contributes to its sweetness level.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

1y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Do strawberries taste sweeter in sugar or vinegar?

I am pretty sure they taste sweeter in sugar.


What is sweeter sugar cane or saccharin?

Sugar cane is naturally sweeter than saccharin. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar but may have a slightly bitter aftertaste.


Is sugar in a bowl a pure substance?

No, sugar in a bowl is not a pure substance. Sugar is a compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms arranged in a specific molecular structure. As a result, sugar in a bowl is a mixture of pure sugar crystals and any impurities present.


What happen when you sprinkle sugar on strawberries?

The strawberries just get sweeter.


How do you make pineapple sweeter?

Sugar! Sugar makes everything sweeter. You can also use other sugar substitutes. Be careful which though as some have been shown to lead to diseases if overused.


What Materials Make the Best Crystals Sugar or Salt and Why?

Sugar makes better crystals than salt because sugar crystals tend to form larger and more defined shapes due to their molecular structure. The molecules in sugar are arranged in a repeating pattern that allows for more intricate crystal formations compared to salt. Additionally, sugar crystals are often more visually appealing and have a sweeter flavor compared to salt crystals.


Is brown sugar sweeter than white sugar?

Brown sugar is sweeter than white sugar because brown sugar contains molasses. White sugar is made from pure sucrose, it can sometimes be taken from pure sugar cane or sugar beets. Therefore, brown sugar is slightly sweeter and contain a few more calories than white sugar..


What function does the sugar have in a cake?

the sugar is added to cakes to make it taste sweeter and let other things in cake feed on it.


What are the constituent element of sugar?

Sugar is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. The specific type of sugar will determine the arrangement of these elements in its molecular structure.


When there is sugar at the bottom of the glass is the top or the bottom of the tea or lemonade sweeter than the rest?

The bottom is sweeter.


Molecular formula sugar?

The molecular formula of sugar is c12h22o11


Why do people use sugar?

to make things sweeter.