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Learn about Disaccharides
What is a disaccharide?
A disaccharide is a type of of simple carbohydrate formed when two monosaccharides are joined by a glycosidic linkage. (1)
A disaccharide is a double sugar. (2)
A disaccharide is also called a double sugar or biose. (1)
A disaccharide has a high glcemic index. (2)
What are types of disaccharides?
What foods contain disaccarides?
Resources
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaccharide
2. https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-are-simple-carbohydrates.htm
