Sucrose

Definition

Sucrose is a disaccharide which contains glucose and fructose. It is found in some proportion in numerous foods and sweeteners. White table sugar is pure sucrose. See: Sugar, white.

Health considerations

See: Sugar, white

Keep in mind

See: Sugar, white

References

See: Sugar, white

Alternative names and spellings

Sugar, Table sugar, Cane sugar, Beet sugar, White sugar