sugars

Cultural  

1. Carbohydrates that can supply energy to living things. Common table sugar is sucrose. Some other sugars are fructose, which is found in fruits; lactose, which is found in milk; and glucose, which is the most common sugar in the bodies of animals and plants.

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Example Sentences

Many ultraprocessed foods are unhealthy because they are high in added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"Humans evolved to seek out and store energy-dense fats and sugars to survive periods of scarcity, leading us to crave high-calorie junk food," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Like the new federal dietary guidelines released back in January, the document cautions against processed foods and refined sugars.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Like the federal government, the AHA defines a healthy diet as rich in vegetables and fruits and low in added sugars and ultraprocessed foods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Some is made into other sugars like maltodextrin, which can be used to make instant pudding or gravy.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan