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invert sugar

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invert sugar
n.
A mixture of equal parts of glucose and fructose resulting from the hydrolysis of sucrose. It is found naturally in fruits and honey and produced artificially for use in the food industry.
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Noun1.invert sugar - a mixture of equal parts of glucose and fructose resulting from the hydrolysis of sucrose; found naturally in fruits; sweeter than glucose
carbohydrate, saccharide, sugar - an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
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As noted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996, "The saccharide composition (glucose to fructose ratio) of HFCS is approximately the same as that of honey, invert sugar and sucrose (table sugar).
One lump or two? by Erickson, Audrae / E
Caffeine Corn Syrup Dextrose (Corn Sugar, Glucose) High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) Invert Sugar Mannitol * Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil * Salatrim Salt (Sodium Chloride) Sorbitol * Sugar (Sucrose) [C] Caution These may pose a risk and need to be better tested.
CHEMICAL CUISINE by Nutrition Action Healthletter
A liquid invert sugar used to stabilize frozen confections.
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