What kind of sugar is fructose?
Fructose is an easily absorbed monosaccharide. It is derived from starch and is easily soluble in water. Generally, fruits and root crops contain fructose. It is the sweetest natural sugar, about 1.73 times as sweet as sucrose. In terms of nutrition, fructose is less likely to raise blood sugar than glucose, so it has been recommended as a sugar substitute for diabetics. Fructose is not easy to crystallize, so most of it is made into "high fructose syrup". Because fructose is sweeter than sucrose, it can save the amount used, and it is liquid and easy to mix. Therefore, it is widely welcomed by beverage manufacturers. Almost all sugary drinks on the market Fructose is added for flavor.
High fructose syrup:
High fructose syrup is mostly made from corn starch, which is hydrolyzed and converted by enzymes to form syrups with different fructose concentrations, so it is sometimes called high fructose corn syrup. Common purity labels are 42, 55, and 90, which means how much fructose it contains, and the rest is glucose. Because fructose is much sweeter than sucrose, it can save dosage, and it is liquid, so it is widely welcomed by beverage manufacturers. Almost all sugary drinks add fructose to enhance flavor. In addition, many people regard high-fructose syrup as a non-natural food additive. In fact, in international food standards, it is regarded as a food ingredient, and there are no regulations on the amount and scope of use. However, it is also easily added to many drinks or snacks. Cause of excess fructose. Excessive sugar can be harmful to health
People should cultivate the correct concept: no matter how good the food is for the body, excessive consumption may be harmful to health! In the past, it was often believed that the chemical structure of "fructose" could easily transform into triglycerides ester, which then synthesizes fat in the liver and accumulates it, causing extra burden on the liver. Therefore, it is better for the body to eat more sucrose. However, the "sucrose" molecule is composed of glucose molecules plus fructose molecules, and also contains fructose. It can be said that it is not "fructose" It is particularly unhealthy, but "all sugars should be consumed in moderation." After all, refined sugar itself has low nutritional value and contains empty calories. Eating too much will cause a burden on the body. It should be noted that because high-fructose syrup is difficult to produce a feeling of satiety, it is particularly easy to overdose. Pay attention to daily sugar intake
Added sugar (including glucose, fructose, sucrose and other sugars) is based on the recommended daily sugar intake for adults (link) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) The intake should not exceed the total calorie intake of 10, preferably less than 5. If calculated based on the "recommended daily calorie intake for adults: 2000kcal", the sugar intake should be less than 200 kcal, calculated based on "1g glucose = 4kcal", that is Daily sugar intake should be less than 50g.