The truth about sugar alcohols. Learn how they affect digestion, blood sugar, ... That spoonful of white crystals is primarily sucrose—a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose bonded together.

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Sugars occur naturally in some foods, such as honey, fruits, and milk. Table sugar is industrially produced from sugar cane and sugar beets. Sugar alcohols ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS Xylitol is a natural sugar-free sweetener derived from fruits and vegetables. It tastes ...