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Q91 (NDA-I/2014) Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) › Applied everyday chemistry Answer Verified

In honey which one among the following sugars predominates?

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Honey is primarily composed of simple sugars, specifically monosaccharides, which account for the majority of its carbohydrate content [1]. Among these, fructose (also known as levulose) is the predominant sugar, typically followed by glucose (dextrose) [1]. Research indicates that in both unifloral and multifloral honeys, fructose concentrations are consistently higher than those of other sugars. While honey also contains disaccharides like sucrose and maltose, as well as trace amounts of galactose, these are present in significantly lower concentrations. Specifically, blossom honeys generally contain a combined fructose and glucose content exceeding 60%, with fructose being the most abundant individual component. Fructose is recognized as the sweetest naturally occurring monosaccharide and is a key energy source found in honey, fruits, and vegetables.

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  1. [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK576428/
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