Table 1.
Carbohydrate | Structure | Common foods |
---|---|---|
Fructose | Monosaccharide | Certain fruits: apples, pears; honey; juices |
Lactose | Disaccharide | Dairy products: cow’s milk, cheese |
Fructans | Fructose polymers | Wheat, onions, rye |
Galactans | Galactose polymers | Beans, legumes, asparagus |
Polyols | Sugar alcohols | Certain fruits and vegetables: apricots, cherries, pears |