Mostly linear chains with more than ten carbon atoms. Defined as saturated fats when the carbon atoms are united by simple bonds, and as nonsaturated fats when at least one double bond is present. The presence of these bonds influences the flexibility, which also depends however on the length of the chain and on the temperature. The main source of carbohydrates in the human diet, present in great quantities in flours, cereals and legumes. In practice, the calorie is used to measure the energy output of the human body.
Carbohydrates are the best fuel for all of our cells.
The body's capacity to store energy in the form of sugar is limited, and in the presence of large quantities of glucose, the amount in excess is converted into body fat. Glucose is the base unit and it is the molecule which is effectively used by our cells, because all carbohydrates break down into glucose during the processes of absorption and distribution. Fiber The term fiber is used to define all vegetable substances which are not attacked by the enzymes in the human digestive tract. Gluten Semolina contains protein substances called amino acids, which are essential to human nutrition. Our organism transforms the starch into sugar, that is, into energy.