SUGARS Definition & Meaning

sugars

Carbohydrates that can supply energy to living things. Common table sugar is sucrose. Some other sugars are fructose, which is found in fruits; lactose, which is found in milk; and glucose , which is the most common sugar in the bodies of animals and plants.

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Common invert sugars include corn syrup or honey.

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Not all of them are created equal — some may still contain added sugars or artificial sweeteners that counteract their potential benefits.

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Called the “Nutrition Info box,” the labeling system would detail the content of saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.

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Clear in colour, it contains just 2% natural sugars, so it is only slightly sweet.

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UPFs don’t resemble their raw ingredients and are typically high in refined sugars, salt, artificial colors, emulsifiers and sweeteners.

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