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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

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