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Though glucose and fructose have same chemical formula C6H12O6 thy have different structures. The physical, chemical and biological properties of a molecule depends on the structure of the molecule. If molecule can provide H+ ions (acids) they show sour taste. The H-atom of chlorofom CHCl3 is responsible for the sweet taste of chloroform. the sweetness of sugars are due to H-atom of particular polarity.

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Why are fructose used in slimming foods rather than glucose?

Fructose is often used in slimming foods because it has a lower glycemic index compared to glucose, meaning it causes a slower rise in blood sugar levels. This can help reduce insulin spikes, which may aid in fat storage and appetite control. Additionally, fructose is sweeter than glucose, allowing for less sugar to be used while still achieving the desired sweetness, which can be beneficial for calorie reduction in diet foods. However, it's important to consume fructose in moderation, as excessive intake can have negative health effects.


Which is NOT a common monosaccharide found in the diet?

galactose rarely occurs as a monosaccharide in food.It is usually bonded to glucose in thr form of lactose, the primary sugar in milk and dairy products


If the human body makes good sugar which is glucose why don't people just put that in foods instead of bad sugar?

Glucose is the fuel for our cells, but it is not really good for eating straight. Our bodies are designed to get glucose from from natural foods such as fruits vegetables, grains and even fat. Our metabolism creates glucose from these raw materials gradually when we need it. If you eat glucose, you are dumping it straight into your blood at once which can cause massive swings in your blood sugar levels. This may bring about emotional disturbances, hyperactivity, obesity and eventually type 2 diabetes. Eating natural whole foods gives you a stable blood sugar level which is ideal for good health. The only time it is good to eat/drink glucose is if you are in urgent need of sugar, eg after prolonged exercise, if weak from diarhoea and vomiting, or a diabetic going into insulin shock.If you want to use labels like "good sugar" then I'd say glucose is a "bad sugar" because it is not being measured out by our metabolism. Sucrose (table sugar) is half bad because in the mouth it splits quickly into glucose and fructose. The fructose might be called the "good sugar" because it has to be coverted into glycogen and stored thereby avoiding the dumping effect. However fructose in large quantities is not good for you because it causes some damage to your body before being converted to glycogen.What is good for you is to eat whole natural foods and avoid dumping lots of sugar into your body at once.


How can hereditary fructose intolerance be prevented?

Carriers of the gene for hereditary fructose intolerance can be identified through DNA analysis. Anyone who is known to carry the disease or who has the disease in his or her family can benefit from genetic counseling.


A simple sugar found in the body?

Glucose is found naturally occurring in fruits and other plants. But the main simple sugar found in fruit is Fructose.It is sweeter than glucose and can give you more energy. That's why a piece of fruit in the morning will give you more energy then a cup of coffee! Fructose is what gives most fruits that sweet flavour and in combination with the acids present in certain fruits can give a pleasantly tangy flavour.

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Does the human diet have many foods which are made up of only one saccharide type?

monosaccharide - glucose, fructose, disaccharides - maltose, lactose, sucrose polysaccherides - starch, cellulose.


What are the three common simple sugars in your diet?

The three most common monosaccharides in one's diet are most likely glucose (both the alpha and beta isomers), galactose, and fructose. These sugars make up three common diasaccharides: Maltose, Lactose and Sucrose Maltose (malt sugar) is made from 2 alpha glucoses (linked via an alpha glycosidic bond) Lactose (milk sugar) is made from galactose and beta glucose (linked via a beta glycosidic bond) Sucrose (table sugar) is made from alpha glucose and fructose (linked via an alpha glycosidic bond.)


Which is NOT a common monosaccharide found in the diet?

galactose rarely occurs as a monosaccharide in food.It is usually bonded to glucose in thr form of lactose, the primary sugar in milk and dairy products


Why does the amount of sucrose in the diet affect the concentration of glucose in the blood?

Sucrose is made of 2 sugars, glucose and fructose. It is broken down into these components during digestion.


What is the treatment for hereditary fructose intolerance?

Once diagnosed, fructose intolerance can be successfully treated by eliminating fructose from the diet. Patients usually respond within three to four weeks and can make a complete recovery if fructose-containing foods are avoided.


Which type of sugar is fructose?

Fructose is a simple sugar or monosaccharide. Sugar or table sugar is sucrose, which is a disaccharide that is 50% fructose and 50% glucose joined by a chemical bond. High fructose corn syrup is a type of sugar made from corn. It is compositionally similar to sugar as well as nutritionally similar to sugar. All three are caloric sweeteners with 4 calories per gram.


Which of these sugars are made by humans glucose fructose mannose starch vitamin c sucrose maltose lactose galactose?

Humans make glucose, fructose, and galactose, as these are monosaccharides that our bodies can produce. The others listed are not made by humans but are consumed through diet or supplementation.


What is Glucose fructose?

Glucose and fructose are sugars, specifically mono saccharides. They are important to human diet and blood sugar because these two molecules directly enter the blood after eating. Cellular respiration takes glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2) to produce ATP energy, while releasing water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2)


What do you get glucose from?

any type of sugar. fruits have fructose (fruit sugar) which your body converts to glucose, any candy or other (sweet) is going to have sugar (sucrose), which your body converts to glucose. so if you eat any plant it's going to have some fructose, fruits are higher in fructose then other plant matter, and anything with sugar gives you sucrose since sugar is sucrose. fructose and sucrose are complex sugars, and glucose is simple sugar.


What are the health benefits and potential risks associated with consuming foods high in natural fructose?

Consuming foods high in natural fructose can provide health benefits such as providing quick energy and essential nutrients. However, excessive intake of fructose can lead to health risks such as weight gain, increased risk of heart disease, and liver problems. It is important to consume fructose in moderation as part of a balanced diet.


What is meant by low sugar diet?

A low-sugar diet is a diet where sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, etc.) are omitted from consumption. Low sugar diets have many benefits, especially those that limit refined white sugar.


How are Carbohydrase and Isomerase used in food industry?

Carbohydrase is the general term for an enzyme that breaks down different types of carbohydrates. Amylase is one that converts starch into glucose. Isomerase can convert glucose into fructose. Fructose has a sweeter taste than glucose and therefore does not need to be used as much. This means that fructose can be used in 'diet' foods as the food will contain less calories.