fruit sugar

noun

Chemistry.

1. fructose.

fruit sugar

noun

1. another name for fructose

Word History and Origins

Origin of fruit sugar¹

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

Fermentative yeasts are the major agents converting grape fruit sugar into alcohol, the primary winemaking reaction.

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