Questions tagged [sugar]
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What is the difference between added sugars and natural sugars in processed foods?
While buying juices, I came across two options, one with no added sugars, one with added sugars. The one with no added sugars had 11 grams of sugars, the one with added sugars had also 11 grams of sugar.
Hence my wonder, does it matter what is the…
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How is sugar in fruit metabolized, or digested and used?
I thought before, in general, when we have sugar in our food, then the sugar goes in our bloodstream, and if there is too much sugar, then insulin is secreted by our pancreas, and the sugar is pushed into our cells for storage, and to lower the…
太極者無極而生
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What is the meaning of a 1,4 bond between sugars?
I don't know how to express my question. I want to know what are bonds like 1.4 bond between molecules. I've read somewhere like the amylase enzyme can break 1.4 bond. I want to know what are these bonds and what are their benefits and where can I…
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Does applying sugar to the tongue taste buds releave sugar withdrawal symptoms?
I found several online articles discussing sugar withdrawal symptoms that people experience after cutting back on large sugar…
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