fructose

Meanings

• Noun

  A monosaccharide and ketose, commonly used as a sweetener. It is naturally present in many fruits and honey.

  - "Fructose is a simple sugar that provides quick energy to the body."
  - "Fructose is a common ingredient in many processed foods and beverages."
  - "Fruits are rich sources of natural fructose."

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Synonyms

fruit sugar

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Variants

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fructose , fructoses , fruit sugar , levulose

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'fructus' meaning 'fruit'.

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Trivia

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1. Fructose is metabolized differently than other sugars in the body.

2. Fructose is the primary sugar in ripe fruits and honey.

3. Fructose is less likely to cause tooth decay than sucrose.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sucrose: A disaccharide sugar made up of glucose and fructose. Commonly known as table sugar.

2. Glucose: A simple monosaccharide sugar, the primary source of energy for cells in animals and humans.

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Culture

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Fructose has been used in various cultural contexts, particularly in the production of sweeteners and food processing industries. In literature, it has been mentioned in relation to health and nutrition.

How to Memorize "fructose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of fruit, such as an apple or a banana. These fruits contain natural fructose, which provides sweetness and energy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fructose' with 'fruit' and 'sweetener'. Remember that it is a simple sugar derived from fruits and used as a sweetener.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Fruits are F for Fructose, the sweetener in nature'.

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