sugar alcohol
Low-calorie sweetener
Sugar alcohols are a class of sweeteners derived from sugars, used in "sugar-free" foods because they provide fewer calories and don't spike blood sugar as dramatically.
Despite the name, they contain no ethanol and won't intoxicate.
Common examples include xylitol, sorbitol, and erythritol.
In large amounts, sugar alcohols can cause digestive distress.
Six-carbon sugar alcohol
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- maltitolHydrogenated disaccharide sweetener
- isomaltSugarless sweetening compound
- lactitolSynthetic polyol sweetener
Multi-hydroxyl alcohol compound
- hydroxyl-OH functional group
- hydrogenationBonding hydrogen to compounds
- reductionMaking something smaller
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
fermentation · biosynthesis · metabolism · organic compound · molecular structure · ketose · monosaccharide · hydrogen bonding
Minimal food energy content
- diabetic-friendlySuitable for those monitoring glucose
- low-glycemicMinimal blood sugar impact
- ketoHigh-fat, low-carb regimen
- insulin responseBody's reaction to pancreatic hormone
glycemic index · weight management · net carbs · health-conscious
Sugary taste quality
- confectionerySugary foods or their shop
- chewing gumFlavored substance for mastication
- candySugary edible treats
- bakingCooking with dry heat
mouthfeel · cooling effect · hard candy · chocolate · fondant · ice cream · breath mint · food additive
Swollen, expanded state
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
- fermentableCapable of microbial conversion
- digestive discomfortGastrointestinal unease or pain
Protecting teeth from decay
- oral healthState of mouth, teeth, gums
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
mannitol
Six-carbon sugar alcohol
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- maltitolHydrogenated disaccharide sweetener
- isomaltSugarless sweetening compound
polyol
Multi-hydroxyl alcohol compound
- hydroxyl-OH functional group
- hydrogenationBonding hydrogen to compounds
- reductionMaking something smaller
carbohydrate · fermentation · biosynthesis · metabolism · organic compound · molecular structure · ketose · monosaccharide · hydrogen bonding · stereochemistry
low-calorie
Minimal food energy content
- diabetic-friendlySuitable for those monitoring glucose
- low-glycemicMinimal blood sugar impact
- ketoHigh-fat, low-carb regimen
insulin response · glycemic index · weight management · net carbs · health-conscious
sweetness
Sugary taste quality
- confectionerySugary foods or their shop
- chewing gumFlavored substance for mastication
- candySugary edible treats
baking · mouthfeel · cooling effect · hard candy · chocolate · fondant · ice cream · breath mint · food additive · beverage
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
- fermentableCapable of microbial conversion
digestive discomfort · FODMAP · malabsorption · diarrhea · intestinal
cavity prevention
Protecting teeth from decay
- oral healthState of mouth, teeth, gums
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- sweetenershoney, maple syrup, fructose, aspartame, saccharin
- sugar-freeartificial sweetener, artificial sweeteners, natural sweetener, natural sweeteners, unsweetened
- modified sugarsmodified starch, dextrin, maltodextrin, mannitol, erythritol
- polyolsmannitol, erythritol, maltitol, isomalt, lactitol
- carbohydratesfructose, lactose, starch, cellulose, glycogen
sugar alcoholsucrose
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
table sugar · refined sugar · cane sugar · glucose · fructose
sugar alcoholketose
Ketone-bearing simple sugar
reducing sugar · monosaccharide · disaccharide · polysaccharide · starch
sugar, alcohol, sugary, sugared, sugaring, sugarcoat, glucose, sucrose, sugarless