Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose
The comparison between fructose, glucose and sucrose is tabulated below:
Fructose |
Glucose |
Sucrose |
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Fructose is a monosaccharide (i.e., single saccharide), which means that it can’t be broken down into smaller molecules |
Glucose is a monosaccharide (i.e., single saccharide), which means that it can’t be broken down into smaller molecules. |
Sucrose is a disaccharides include one glucose molecule and one fructose molecule. |
Fructose found naturally in many plants. Fruits such as apples, cherries, and figs naturally contain a high amount of fructose. |
Glucose found in grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables to starchier options such as bread, white rice, and potatoes. |
Sucrose is present in sugar cane, sugar beets, and fruits like pineapples, oranges, and grapes. |
Molecular formula for fructose is C6H12O6 |
Molecular formula for glucose is C6H12O6 |
Molecular formula for sucrose is C12H22O11 |
Sucrose (C12H22O11)
Sucrose is often called table sugar or cane sugar. Sucrose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar. Sucrose is a monoclinic crystal structure, soluble in water, and has a sweet taste. It is also called table sugar with the molecular formula C12H22O11. Sugar is a synthesized form of Sucrose and consists of elements Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. The sucrose molecule is composed of two monosaccharides- Glucose and Fructose connected via a glycosidic bond. The linking of two monosaccharides is called a glycosidic linkage. In 1857, William Miller coined the word Sucrose. For human consumption, Sucrose must be refined. It is mainly used as a food ingredient because of its sweet taste. Sucrose is obtained from sugar canes or sugar beets.
In this article, we will learn in detail about sucrose, the structure of sucrose, the physical and chemical properties of sucrose, and difference between sucrose and similar compounds.
Table of Content
- What is Sucrose? (C12H22O11)
- Structure of Sucrose
- Chemical Data of Sucrose
- Physical Properties of Sucrose
- Chemical Properties of Sucrose
- Thermal Degradation of Sucrose
- Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose
- Sucrose vs Sucralose
- Maltose, Lactose and Sucrose
- Sucrose vs Glucose
- Uses of Sucrose
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