fruit sugar

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. fructose.

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fruit sugar British  

noun

1. another name for fructose

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Etymology

Origin of fruit sugar

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

I use a frother, and a little bit of granulated monk fruit sugar on top.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes it is also combined with stevia and monk fruit sugar alternatives.

From Salon

Fructose, a monosaccharide known as "fruit sugar," is a common dietary sugar found naturally in fruit, honey, and processed foods.

From Science Daily

Some toddler foods marketed as "no added sugar" or "all natural" are in some cases, up to 50% fruit sugar in the form of fruit purées or concentrates.

From Salon

A. Dried fruit is packed with nutrients, but the drying process removes the water and concentrates a lot of fruit sugar in a very small bite.

From New York Times