Glucose

Glucose, also known as dextrose, is the basic building block of most carbohydrates and is the major sugar found in the blood. Chief plants sources of this monosaccharide are fruits, vegetables, honey and corn syrup. Glucose can be obtained from starch by commercially treating it with heat and acids or with enzymes. Food companies often use glucose, which is half as sweet as sucrose, in candies, beverages, baked goods, canned fruit, and fermented beverages. Read more »