monosaccharide
noun
mono·sac·cha·ride
ˌmä-nə-ˈsa-kə-ˌrīd 
: a sugar that is not decomposable into simpler sugars by hydrolysis, is classed as either an aldose or ketose, and contains one or more hydroxyl groups per molecule
called also simple sugar
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For instance, apples are not recommended for people on a low-FODMAP diet (eating plan low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, which are types of short-chain carbohydrates that the small intestine does not readily absorb).
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
All carbohydrates break down into monosaccharides in the body, which are easily absorbed and immediately used for energy.1
Disaccharides are carbohydrates made of two monosaccharides bonded together.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Restricting certain carbohydrates, especially fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs), which are poorly absorbed by the small intestine, is seen as an effective treatment option.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
The simplest carbohydrates are monosaccharides (simple sugars), made from just one sugar unit.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
For gas and bloating, consider limiting foods that contain high amounts of FODMAPs, which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Most fruits contain some fructose, a monosaccharide (single sugar molecule) considered a natural sugar.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Try a Low-FODMAP Diet FODMAP is short for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
Types of Sugars Several types of sugars exist, including:
Glucose: This monosaccharide, or a simple carbohydrate, is the main type of sugar found in your blood.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
All carbohydrates break down into monosaccharides in the body, which are easily absorbed and immediately used for energy.1
Disaccharides are carbohydrates made of two monosaccharides bonded together.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Restricting certain carbohydrates, especially fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs), which are poorly absorbed by the small intestine, is seen as an effective treatment option.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
The simplest carbohydrates are monosaccharides (simple sugars), made from just one sugar unit.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
For gas and bloating, consider limiting foods that contain high amounts of FODMAPs, which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Most fruits contain some fructose, a monosaccharide (single sugar molecule) considered a natural sugar.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Try a Low-FODMAP Diet FODMAP is short for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
Types of Sugars Several types of sugars exist, including:
Glucose: This monosaccharide, or a simple carbohydrate, is the main type of sugar found in your blood.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
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“Monosaccharide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monosaccharide. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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monosaccharide
noun
mono·sac·cha·ride
ˌmän-ə-ˈsak-ə-ˌrīd
: a sugar that cannot be split into simpler sugars
called also simple sugar
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monosaccharide
noun
mono·sac·cha·ride
ˌmän-ə-ˈsak-ə-ˌrīd
: a sugar not decomposable to simpler sugars by hydrolysis
called also simple sugar
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