4 Ways to Subtract Added Sugars from your Diet
November 10, 2022
Food is often central to our gatherings and conversations with friends and family. And it usually doesn’t take long before the conversation turns to what people are trying to eat…
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What is Fructose?
November 20, 2020
Highlights Fructose is a type of sugar known as a monosaccharide. Like other sugars, fructose provides four calories per gram. Fructose is also known as “fruit sugar” because it primarily…
What Is High Fructose Corn Syrup?
October 16, 2020
Highlights Compared to corn syrup which is 100% glucose, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is “high” in fructose. HFCS is a mixture of two monosaccharides. It is 55% fructose and…
What is Sucrose?
September 22, 2020
There are many different types of sugars, the most common of which is sucrose, otherwise known as table sugar, granulated sugar or just plain “sugar.” If you use sugar to…
What Is Glycerin?
April 28, 2020
Highlights Glycerin is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Glycerin contains slightly more calories per gram than sugar and is 60–75% as sweet. Glycerin occurs naturally in fermented foods and beverages, including…