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Introduction and Function of Carbohydrates (Part 1)
Carbohydrates, also known as carbohydrates or sugars, are organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
1. What are they?
Carbohydrates, also known as carbohydrates or sugars, are organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and then we’ll see oxygen. A their classification on the basis of chemical structure.
1.1. Monosaccharides
They are the simplest carbohydrates. This group includes glucose, fructose and galactose.
- Glucose: Found in small quantities in fruits and vegetables, being relatively abundant in grapes. It is the most important monosaccharide in the field of nutrition to be the main fuel cell.
Most carbohydrate foods eventually converted into glucose after digestion. Glucose is added to some foods and beverages comes from the decomposition of starch. Glucose increases the energy content of food without increasing their sweetness, contrary to what I would do fructose or sucrose.