All sugar is, really, is a simple carbohydrate, a molecule made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
In the world of nutrition, with its phytochemicals, triglycerides and micronutrients, its simplicity is refreshing. It's a wonder that such a simple compound has inspired such controversy. Perhaps in knowing more about it, we can put it in its proper place and get on with enjoying our food. The monosaccharides include glucose, fructose and galactose. These three combine in various ways to make up the disaccaharides.