monosaccharides

• the chemical formula is C6H12O6
• glucose is found in fruits, vegetables, corn ,cane sugar, honey and animal blood
• fructose is found in fruits, vegetables, corn, cane sugar and honey
• galactose is not found in foods and is instead produced when lactose is broken down in the body during digestion
• these three monosaccharides are all absorbed directly into the bloodstream during digestion
• monosaccharides are the most basic sugar molecules eg glucose and fructose
• the body rapidly digests simple carbohydrates, making blood sugar levels rise quickly and providing a short burst of energy