- Monosaccharides (one-sugar molecules)
- Disaccharides (two-sugar molecules)
- Polysaccharides (three or more sugar molecules)
Monosaccharides and disaccharides are commonly called sugars, while polysaccharides are called complex carbohydrates.
- Monosaccharides: Glucose, fructose, sorbitol, galactose, mannitol, mannose
- Disaccharides:
- Sucrose = glucose + fructose
- Maltose = glucose + glucose
- Lactose = glucose +galactose
- Polysaccharides: Starch, dextrin, cellulose, and glycogen, all which are made of chains of glucose
- Fibers: Fibers are mainly the indigestible complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides) that make up the plant cell walls, including cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and a variety of gums, mucilages, and algal polysaccharides.
Later this week we will look deeper into simple carbs/ complex carbs and their effect on the body.
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