Monosaccharides — single unit of sugar (“simple” sugars); highly soluble |
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Disaccharides — two monosaccharides joined together; soluble |
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Polysaccharides — long, chain-like polymers; not readily soluble |
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See also:
Mendosa, D. 2008. Glycemic index and glycemic load. URL: http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm (accessed 11.13.2008).
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