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Naturally Found InFruits, berries, root vegetables, and honey
Sweetness Relative to Sucrose1.7 times sweeter
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Types of Fructose
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Common carton size
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Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Fructose can clump if exposed to moisture.
Nutrition
Cooking Tips
Fructose is about 1.7 times sweeter than sucrose, so you may need less of it in recipes.
It dissolves easily in water and other liquids, making it great for beverages and glazes.
Consider its sweetness level when substituting for other sugars.
Common Mistakes
Using it in recipes that rely on the specific crystallization properties of sucrose, like meringue or candy.
Assuming it behaves identically to table sugar in baking, as it can affect texture and browning differently.
Also called
Aliases
- Fructosesplural
/fructoses
