Carbohydrates - Food & Nutrition Information on carbohydrates 1.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Design & Technology: Food TechnologyAll LevelsAll boards Created by: Joshua DilbertCreated on: 24-03-12 15:59 What are carbohydrates made up of? They are made up of carbon, hydrogen and carbon. 1 of 3 What are the classification of carbohydrates Carbohydrates are classified according to the number of single carbohydrate molecules found in each chemical structure. They go as follows: One carbohydrate molecule: Monosaccharides Two carbohydrate molecules: Disaccharides Three or more carbohydrate molecules: Polysaccharides 2 of 3 What are the sources of carbohydrates? Monosaccharides Glucose: fruits, vegetables, honey, corn, syrup, molasses Fructose: free form honey, fruits Galactose: produced in the body during digestion of disaccharide lactose. Disaccharides Sucrose: cane sugar, beet sugar, fruits, vegetables Maltose: sprouting grains, malted cereals and drinks, fruit jelly, fruit jam Lactose: milk Polysaccharides Starch: corn, rice, peas, beans, cereals Glycogen: found in liver and muscle Cellulose: dietary fibre 3 of 3
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