Journal of Glycobiology
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Abstract

Role of Carbohydrates in Food

Sunayana Reddy*

Carbohydrates are polyhydroxyaldehydes (aldoses) or polyhydroxyketones (ketoses) composed of C, H, and O. They are classified into monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. Glucose is an aldohexose and the most important monosaccharide in humans, used as fuel by cells.

Published Date: 2022-05-16; Received Date: 2022-04-15