Food and drink - Nutrition basics - Glucose - Carbohydrates
What is glucose?
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Glucose, also known as dextrose or grape sugar, is a simple sugar and belongs to the carbohydrates. During digestion, many carbohydrates are broken down into glucose. It then enters the blood and can be used by body cells to produce energy. The concentration of glucose in the blood is commonly called blood sugar. The FAO describes glucose as an important end product of carbohydrate digestion.
Glucose is a simple sugar and an important energy source for many body cells.
