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"A type of carbohydrate, such as sucrose or lactose, that breaks down into simpler sugars when hydrolyzed." more

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Fruits like apples and pears have natural sugars, including the disaccharide sucrose.
Maple syrup is a delicious treat made from the disaccharide sucrose found in maple tree sap.
Milk contains a disaccharide called lactose, which gives it a sweet taste.

Disaccharide

dahy-sak-uh-rahyd
nounA type of carbohydrate, such as sucrose or lactose, that breaks down into simpler sugars when hydrolyzed.

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Last Updated On: July 17, 2024
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