Tag: Fructose

Fructose intolerance: what it is, symptoms and what to eat

Fructose intolerance: what it is, symptoms and what to eat

Fructose intolerance is the difficulty in absorbing or digesting foods rich in fructose, which can cause some symptoms, such as excess gas, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and bloating. Fructose is a type of sugar naturally found in fruits, honey and vegetables. Furthermore, some industrialized products, such as soft drinks, sauces and biscuits, also contain fructose […]

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Fructose: what it is, why it can be harmful and rich foods

Fructose: what it is, why it can be harmful and rich foods

Fructose, also known as “fruit sugar”, is a monosaccharide naturally present in fruits, honey, legumes and vegetables, such as beets, onions and carrots. In addition, fructose can also be produced in the form of fructose syrup, sucrose, sorbitol or corn syrup, which are used to sweeten processed foods such as cookies, juices, cakes, sauces and […]

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