disaccharides

• the chemical formula is C12H22O11
• disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are formed (monosaccharide + monosaccharide = disaccharide)
• sucrose is glucose + fructose and is found in sugar/cane beet
• lactose is glucose + galactose and is found in milk
• maltose is glucose + glucose and is found in sweet potatoes, soybeans, barley and wheat
• the body rapidly digests simple carbohydrates, making blood sugar levels rise quickly and providing a short burst of energy
• sugary foods like cakes, jams and sweets are made mainly of simple carbohydrates