Can we metabolize sucrose?

[loveoforganic]

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alpha linkage one way, beta linkage another?

 

[spicedmanna]

Sucrose itself cannot be absorbed or utilized for energy by our cells, but it is broken down into the two monosaccharides, glucose and fructose (both of which can be metabolized and utilized for energy) by a disaccharidase in the small intestine, called sucrase.

 

[RogueUnicorn]

if we couldn't metabolize sucrose no one would have to drink crappy tasting diet soda.

 

[loveoforganic]

Sucrose itself cannot be absorbed or utilized for energy by our cells, but it is broken down into the two monosaccharides, glucose and fructose (both of which can be metabolized and utilized for energy) by a disaccharidase in the small intestine, called sucrase.

Thanks 🙂

 

[spicedmanna]

if we couldn't metabolize sucrose no one would have to drink crappy tasting diet soda.

Actually, if I recall correctly, most sodas contain high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which contains a mix of two monosaccharides, fructose and glucose, both derived from corn syrup. Few sodas contain table sugar, or sucrose, any more.

 

[sleepy425]

Actually, if I recall correctly, most sodas contain high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which contains a mix of two monosaccharides, fructose and glucose, both derived from corn syrup. Few sodas contain table sugar, or sucrose, any more.

yeah, although I think a few years back Pepsi tried to switch to cane sugar (sucrose) which made all the Louisiana farmers pretty happy. But no one liked it so they switched back.