What is fructose

Fructose is a monosaccharide (the simplest unit of carbohydrates), that is, a caloric nutrient that provides 4 calories per gram. It is one of the sweeteners most used by people who perform diets to lose weight and in the kitchen for the preparation of different products. You can find it naturally in honey, some vegetables, beets and fruits.

Through many investigations it was found that a large number of people suffer from fructosemia, which is the hereditary intolerance to fructose. You should be careful not to suffer from this disease, if you suffer from it and you eat any natural food or not that contains this substance, you may have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) and liver damage.

Fructose characteristics:

»It is a natural product.

»If you suffer from hypertriglyceridemia you will not be able to consume it.

»Due to its composition, it can cause tooth decay if you do not perform a correct cleaning.

»It has a very sweet taste, which will allow you to sweeten your infusions or preparations with a small amount.

»It is widely used by people with diabetes.

»If you are overweight you should consume it in moderation because it is a product that will provide you with many calories.

»Due to its composition, price and performance, it is an element widely used in cooking, baking, preparing beverages and sweets, among other things.


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  1.   patricia said

    I have a 5 year old daughter and she is hypoglycemic, I want to know if she can eat foods that contain fructose. and what diet should you follow ..