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Focus on types of sugar: differences in structure and tolerability

Not all sugar is the same - Depending on their chemical structure and absorption, types of sugar differ in their effect on the metabolism and their tolerability. Some types of sugar are digested more slowly, others are easier for certain people to digest.

In addition, there are forms of sugar that are characterized by a mild influence on the Blood sugar level or a tooth-friendly property. Their role in food, sports nutrition and conscious eating is also being increasingly researched.

Find out more about different types of sugar such as galactose, tagatose, isomaltulose and allulose - and what makes them different from conventional household sugar.

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