Vocabulary Entry

saccharide

|noun • adjective

noun

A type of carbohydrate that consists of sugar molecules.

Example Sentences

"Glucose and fructose are both examples of simple saccharides."

"The human body can digest most saccharides."

"Many fruits contain natural saccharides."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The saccharide properties of this compound make it sweet."

"Some people have difficulty digesting saccharide-rich foods."

"Researchers studied the saccharide content in the samples."