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levulose

 

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Noun levulose has 1 sense
  1. fructose, fruit sugar, levulose, laevulose - a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits
    --1 is a kind of ketohexose

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Levulose

Description:

Levulose, also known as fructose, is a monosaccharide and simple sugar that is naturally found in fruits, vegetables, and honey. It is often used as a sweetener and has a higher sweetening power than regular table sugar (sucrose). Levulose is commonly used in various food and beverage products.

Sense/Usage 1 - Noun (Biochemistry):

Levulose is a type of sugar that is produced by the hydrolysis of inulin. It is an important source of energy and is a common component of many biological processes.

Example sentence: The digestion of levulose in the small intestine is facilitated by the enzyme fructokinase.

Sense/Usage 2 - Noun (Food Industry):

In the food industry, levulose is used as a natural sweetener in a wide range of products such as soft drinks, candy, baked goods, and jams.

Example sentence: The lemon-flavored drink contains levulose for a naturally sweet taste.

Sense/Usage 3 - Adjective (Local):

In local contexts, levulose can refer to ingredients or dishes that are popular and specific to a particular region or locality.

Example sentence: The levulose cake is a beloved specialty of this small town and attracts visitors from far and wide.

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