Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saccharose
noun
/ˈsæk.ə.roʊs/
Definition
A type of sugar that is commonly found in many plants and is composed of glucose and fructose.
Examples
- Saccharose is widely used in cooking and baking as a sweetener.
- Plants store energy in the form of saccharose.
- Many fruits contain high levels of saccharose, making them sweet and enjoyable to eat.
Meaning
Saccharose is another term for sucrose, which is a disaccharide that provides a sweet taste and is often used as table sugar.
Synonyms
- sucrose
- table sugar
- cane sugar
- beet sugar
