• Monosaccharides are the smallest carbohydrate molecules
  • Monosaccharides conform to the general chemical formula (CH2O)x and are termed simple sugars
  • Monosaccharide, are the building blocks of carbohydrates

Glucose

  • Is absorbed directly into blood to nourish and supply energy for all cells in the body
  • The brain and nerve cells require glucose for their energy.( other sources have to be converted to glucose for use by the brain and nerve cells)
  • is  in many fruits and some vegies (corn, yams, carrots)
  • glucose is lowered as fruits age in favour to starch

Fructose 

  • fructose is the sweetest monosaacharide
  • it is found naturally in honey and fruits
  • it is also called fruit sugar

Galactose

  • is found in milk and is formed when lactose is split into glucose and galactose
  • it is not found on its own in food
  • it the only non plant based monosaacharide .