Alicyclic compound
[ Alicyclic compound ] Relating to organic compounds which have a cyclic structure with aliphatic properties (such as cyclohexane). Also see: Aromatic compound Aliphatic compound
[ Alicyclic compound ] Relating to organic compounds which have a cyclic structure with aliphatic properties (such as cyclohexane). Also see: Aromatic compound Aliphatic compound
[ Lipid ] A group of naturally occurring organic compounds that include fats, waxes, sterols. Lipids can be either hydrophobic or amphiphilic. Lipids are biologically important for storing energy, signaling, and as structural components. The amphiphilic properties of some lipids… Read More »Lipid
[ Fructose, D-fructose, fruit sugar ] A monosaccharide with the molecular formula C6H12O6, commonly found in fruit. Fructose functions biologically as a sweetener. By itself, it has no nutritional value except when converted into glucose or fat, where it may… Read More »Fructose
[ Fructooligosaccharide, FOS, oligofructose, oligofructan ] An oligosaccharide fructan that is a source of dietary fibre (prebiotic). It is fermented in the upper larger intestine by anaerobic bacteria. As an alternative sweetener, FOS has sweetness levels between 30 and 50… Read More »Fructooligosaccharide
[ Steroid ] Any of a class of organic compounds that contains four rings of carbon atoms (three six-membered and one five). They include certain alkaloids, hormones and vitamins.
[ Inorganic_Nutrient ] A nutrient comprised of non-organic compounds such as minerals.
[ Vitamin ] Any a class of organic nutrients or other compounds that are essential for normal metabolic function. Vitamins are broadly categorised as water-soluble (such as vitamins B and C) and fat-soluble (A, D, E and K).
[ Lactose Intolerance ] A food sensitivity caused by the inability to hydrolyse lactose in the digestive tract. The usual cause is a lactase deficiency. Symptoms of lactose intolerance may include abdominal bloating and cramps, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.… Read More »Lactose Intolerance
[ Exchange Scheme ] A rating system developed to help control carbohydrate intake by food substitution. The scheme was introduced by the American Diabetes Association and the U.S. Public Health Service in the 1950s as a way for diabetes to make… Read More »Exchange Scheme
[ Ester ] Chemical compounds derived from an acid where at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O-alkyl (alkoxy) group. Organic esters are commonly derived from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. An important case are glycerides,… Read More »Ester