Biomolecules

Carbohydrates, also known as saccharides, are the most numerous class of biomolecules on the planet by far. However, carbohydrates perform a variety of other vital roles in storing energy. Carbohydrates are chemical components in living tissues and foods in starch, cellulose, and sugars. Carbohydrates have the same oxygen to hydrogen ratio as water, which is […]

Apple, cherry, grape, guava, mango, litchi, sugar cane and even honey have one thing in common – they are all sweet. Fructose is the type of sugar found in all of them. In the liver, fructose breaks down to form glucose (50%), glycogen (>17%), lactate (25%), and a small number of fatty acids. Compared to

C12H22O11 is a crystalline disaccharide made up of fructose and glucose. It is found in many plants, but mostly comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. It is used as a sweetener, preservative, and in the making of plastics and soaps. Sucrose is found in sugarcane, sugar beets, sugar maple sap, dates, honey, and other foods.

Artificial food additives are debatable, but they aren’t as dangerous as they appear. Artificial food additives, as their name implies, are synthetic substances added to food to improve its colour or flavour and extend its shelf life. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the safety of all food additives on the market. Still, you

Monosaccharides are carbohydrate molecules that contain only one sugar moiety in their structure. Fructose is one such carbohydrate. It is a simple ketonic monosaccharide, which is an isomer of the glucose molecule. The hemiacetal functional group of glucose is swapped by the hemiacetal functional group in the fructose molecule. The structure of fructose can be

Fructose refers to the simplest form of sugar-like monosaccharide found in various products. It is considered one of the important blood sugars, including glucose and galactose. Fructose is found in honey, tree fruits, berries, melons, and some root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and beets, and others, frequently in conjunction with glucose and sucrose. Fructose

Carbohydrates are a group of naturally occurring organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are made mainly by plants, but animals can also produce them. They are widespread in plants that are up to 80% dry weight. Most food consumed is derived from these. Glucose is an essential part of blood in higher animals

The majority of natural fibres are well-known for their ability to absorb sweat and other liquids. The use of various natural fibres can result in a plethora of diverse textures (either individually or through a combination of two or more natural fibres). For example, cotton fibres (which are natural fibres generated from the cotton plant)

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of sugar and the simplest unit of carbohydrates. Monosaccharides, often known as simple sugars, are the most basic carbohydrates. More complex carbohydrates, such as disaccharides and polysaccharides, are made up of them. Physically, they are  colourless, soluble in water, and appear as crystal-like substances. Monosaccharides are composed of carbon, hydrogen,