Carbohydrates are organic molecules (contain carbon and come from living sources) and are our main source of energy. Three principal carbohydrates acc...
Carbohydrates are organic molecules (contain carbon and come from living sources) and are our main source of energy. Three principal carbohydrates according to their structure) are: sugars, starches and fiber.
1. SUGARS
Monosaccharides:
· Glucose is found in fruits or can be hydrolyzed from starch, cane sugar, milk sugar, malt sugar
· Fructose is found in most fruits and fruit juices, honey, certain vegetables
· Galactose is formed in the process of metabolism of the milk sugar lactose
Disaccharides:
2. STARCHES are also known as “complex carbohydrates” or “polysaccharides”. They are found in potatoes, vegetable roots and whole grains like wheat, rice and corn.
3. FIBER is mostly the indigestible cellulose from the skins of fruits and vegetables and coverings of cereals. It provides little energy or caloric value but aids intestinal function and elimination. Other hi-fiber substances: guar gum, konjar root flour, chitosan (derived from oyster shells).
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