noun
- a simple sugar found naturally in fruits and honey
Usage: chemistry; nutrition
Examples
- Fructose is the primary sugar that makes apples taste sweet.
- High fructose corn syrup is commonly used in processed foods.
- The body metabolizes fructose differently than glucose.
- Fresh berries contain natural fructose along with fiber and vitamins.
- Many soft drinks are sweetened with fructose instead of regular sugar.
- Diabetics need to monitor their fructose intake carefully.