Fructoses (345)

Fructose, a common monosaccharide in the ketohexose family, consists of six carbon atoms. As an isomer of glucose, it is abundant in nature, particularly in sweet fruits and honey. In fruit juice and honey, fructose predominantly exists in its free form. Naturally, fructose tends to be a viscous liquid that is difficult to crystallize. It is commonly employed as a thickening agent in food and serves as a tool for studying sugar metabolism and related diseases.

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