Types of Fructose
It is mainly of two types i.e. Crystalline Fructose and High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).
- Crystalline Fructose: It contain only the fructose components i.e. 100 % . It is considered as one of the best natural sweeteners. This Crystalline fructose improves the texture and consistency of cakes and other baked products and also provides a visually appealing brown colour to the eatables.
- High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): HFCS is a sweetener used in many processed foods and beverages. It is produced by enzymatic isomerization of glucose (usually derived from corn starch) to fructose. The most common forms of HFCS are HFCS-55 (55% fructose and 45% glucose) and HFCS-42 (42% fructose and 58% glucose).
What is Fructose?
Fructose is a simple sugar, also called “fruit sugar”. Fructose is a monosaccharide like glucose and is found in all types of fruits hence, the name fruit sugar. Fructose has four calories per gram. Fructose also occurs in various foods such as honey, sugar cane, corn, etc.
In this article, we will learn about Fructose, its structure, preparation, properties, uses, and comparison between glucose and fructose.
Table of Content
- What is Fructose?
- Structure of Fructose
- Properties of Fructose
- Physical Properties of Fructose
- Chemical Properties of Fructose
- Difference between Glucose and Fructose