Question

what are called sugar substituents? Give two examples? ​

Answer 1

Those compounds that are used like sugars (glucose, sucrose) for sweetening, but are metabolised without the influence of insulin are called sugar substituents.

Eg. Sorbitol, Xylitol, Mannitol.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Solution : Those compounds that are used like sugars (glucose, sucrose) for sweetening, but are metabolised without the influence of insulin are called sugar substituents. Eg. Sorbitol, Xylitol, Mannitol.