Xylose (Noun)
Meaning
A sugar extracted from wood or straw; used in foods for diabetics.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Xylose is a sugar commonly extracted from wood or straw and used as a sweetener in foods for diabetics.
- The food manufacturer used xylose as a sugar substitute in their new line of sugar-free products.
- Xylose is a low-calorie sugar that is often used in baked goods and desserts for people with diabetes.
- The researcher studied the effects of xylose on blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- The company's new sugar-free ice cream uses xylose as a natural sweetener that is gentle on the digestive system.