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fructose  

Definition

  • Fructose (fructus meaning “fruit” and ose denoting “sugar”) is one of the monosaccharides found naturally in fruit, vegetables, honey, agave, and sugar beet and sugarcane (Table 1). It also enters the diet as a part of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and fruit juice concentrates used as sweeteners. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Fructose]

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