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  2. Dextrose equivalent - Wikipedia

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    In all glucose polymers, from the native starch to glucose syrup, the molecular chain ends with a reducing sugar, containing a free aldehyde in its linear form. As the starch is hydrolysed, the molecules become shorter and more reducing sugars are present. Therefore, the dextrose equivalent describes the degree of conversion of starch to dextrose.

  3. Reducing sugar - Wikipedia

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    Reducing form of glucose (the aldehyde group is on the far right) A reducing sugar is any sugar that is capable of acting as a reducing agent. [1] In an alkaline solution, a reducing sugar forms some aldehyde or ketone, which allows it to act as a reducing agent, for example in Benedict's reagent. In such a reaction, the sugar becomes a ...

  4. What You Should Know About Erythritol, According to Experts

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    Health experts discuss the foods that contain this sugar substitute, as well as the health benefits and side effects. ... and is commercially produced by fermenting dextrose, a sugar derived from ...

  5. Maltodextrin - Wikipedia

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    It is also used as a substitute for lactose. [6] Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and mouthfeel of food and beverage products, such as potato chips and "light" peanut butter to reduce the fat content. [6] It is an effective flavorant, bulking agent, and sugar substitute. [6]

  6. The 6 Healthiest Sweeteners—and 6 to Avoid - AOL

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    This sugar substitute is naturally found in only a few foods, including wheat and figs, and provides about 1/10 of the calories in granulated sugar. This makes it a great option for those needing ...

  7. What Happens to Your Body When You Cut Out Sugar - AOL

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    Sugar can be a part of a healthy, balanced diet—after all, our brain's primary source of fuel is glucose (aka sugar). The health issues arise only when you eat more sugar than you need.

  8. Are artificial sweeteners worse than sugar? How they ... - AOL

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    They are 25%-100% as sweet as sugar, found naturally in some foods like fruit and vegetables and contain fewer calories than sugar — 1.5-3 calories per gram, compared to 4 calories per gram for ...

  9. Disaccharide - Wikipedia

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    For example, milk sugar (lactose) is a disaccharide made by condensation of one molecule of each of the monosaccharides glucose and galactose, whereas the disaccharide sucrose in sugar cane and sugar beet, is a condensation product of glucose and fructose. Maltose, another common disaccharide, is condensed from two glucose molecules. [7]