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fructose

/frʌktʌs/ noun · British & US
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What does fructose mean?

noun

A simple sugar found in many fruits and honey, and used as a sweetener in foods and drinks. It is a monosaccharide, a type of carbohydrate.

Example

"The recipe called for a tablespoon of fructose to balance the flavors in the dessert."

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