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GI values of different sugar types



Food manufacturers can choose from different sugar types for their formulations. which vary in terms of glycemic index. Table A provides an overview of some well-known types of sugar, compared to glucose as the reference:

Fruit sweeteners are products that contain carbohydrates from one
or several fruits – often apple, grape or pear. The GI of fruit juices
vary depending on the combination of carbohydrates (table B):
  A     Sugar Type   GI Value  
    Glucose 99  
    Fructose 19  
    Sucrose 68  
    Maltose 105  
    Lactose
 46  
    
   
  B     Juice  GI Value
     Apple juice ca. 40  
    Orange juice ca. 50  
    Pineapple juice ca. 46  

These values can vary due to
natural fluctuations.