grape sugar
Definition
Noun: - An isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits: Grape sugar is a simple sugar, chemically identical to dextrose or D-glucose. It is a natural sweetener present in various fruits, notably grapes, and in honey.
Usage
- This term is primarily used in biochemical, nutritional, and food science contexts to refer to this specific form of glucose.
- It is often used to describe the natural sugar content of fruits and sweet products.
- : The high concentration of grape sugar in ripe grapes is what makes them taste so sweet.
- : Honey's sweetness comes from a mixture of fructose and grape sugar.
Advanced Usage
- The term "grape sugar" is somewhat archaic in modern scientific literature, where "dextrose" or "D-glucose" is preferred. However, it remains a descriptive term in food labeling and certain traditional contexts.
- : On some European food labels, grape sugar might be listed as an ingredient instead of dextrose.
Variants and Related Words
- Dextrose: The more common modern name for this sugar, especially in medical and industrial contexts.
- Glucose: The broader category of sugars to which grape sugar belongs; "glucose" can refer to several isomers, while "grape sugar" specifies one.
- Blood sugar: Refers to glucose dissolved in blood, which is the same chemical compound.
Synonyms
- Dextrose
- D-glucose
Notes
- Grape sugar is not exclusive to grapes; it is a fundamental energy source for living cells and is found in many carbohydrate-rich foods.
- It is a monosaccharide, meaning it is the simplest form of sugar and cannot be broken down into smaller sugar molecules by hydrolysis.
Noun
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an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits
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