FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Carbohydrates
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Protein
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Nucleic Acids
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Lipids
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Detailed explanation-1: -Single molecules of glucose attached in long strings are what form starches. The structure of different starches varies, but they are always made of glucose. In other words, the 40 grams of starches found in a cup of cooked spaghetti corresponds to 40 grams of glucose once digested.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sugar: a simple carbohydrate, sugars occur naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products, while also being the carbohydrate compound found in white bread and pasta. Starch: also known as a complex carbohydrate, meaning it is made of multiple sugar molecules that are bonded together.
Detailed explanation-3: -Though pasta is versatile and inexpensive, it’s very high in carbs. Just 1 cup (151 grams) of cooked spaghetti packs 46 grams of carbs, while the same amount of whole wheat pasta provides 45 grams ( 21, 22 ).