Fructose
Fructose is a monosaccharide, a type of simple sugar found naturally in fruits, honey, some vegetables and some grains. It is one of the main sources of energy for the body, but its metabolism is different from that of other sugars such as glucose.
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About this sweetener - Fructose
Description
Fructose Fructose is sweeter than glucose and sucrose (common table sugar). Its sweetness makes it a natural sweetener, used both in its pure form and in processed products.
Fructose has the same molecular formula as glucose (C6H12O6), but its structure is different. While glucose is an aldose (a sugar with an aldehyde group), fructose is a ketose (a sugar with a ketone group). This difference in chemical structure makes it behave differently in the body
Common sources of dextrose include:
- Sweet taste: Fructose is one of the sweetest sugars in existence. It is sweeter than glucose and sucrose (the common table sugar).
- Absorption in the body: It is absorbed in the small intestine and, unlike glucose, does not cause an immediate rise in blood insulin levels.
- Natural sources: It is found naturally in fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, honey and some vegetables.
- Industrial uses: Fructose is also used in the form of fructose syrup (such as high fructose corn syrup) in the food industry, especially in processed products and sugar-sweetened beverages
Characteristics
- Low glycaemic index: : Fructose has a low glycaemic index, which means it does not quickly raise blood glucose levels. This makes it an interesting option for people seeking to control blood sugar spikes, such as diabetics
- Sweet taste: Fructose is one of the sweetest sugars in existence. It is sweeter than glucose and sucrose (the common table sugar).
- Solubility: Fructose It is highly soluble in water, which makes it easy to dissolve in liquids, especially in sugary drinks and processed foods.
Important Information
IMPORTANT: Legislation on intensive sweeteners is often modified. The application information given is indicative but the customer must know or consult the legislation to know if he can apply it in his product or not, and to see the limitations of use.
Product Datasheet
Fructose applications
Beverages
Gelling and thickening agents
Ice cream
Dairy products
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