Some of the common sugars are listed below. They are often added to foods as sweeteners and are not noticed unless labels are read. Some of the common sugars are listed below. Glucose is the name for the main sugar in our body. When we talk about blood and urine sugar, we really mean glucose.
Table sugar is half glucose and half fructose.
Another name for glucose is dextrose. Corn sugar is primarily glucose. It is sold in pure granulated form and is a part of many food products. The liquid form is sweeter than table sugar, but the taste is the same in baked products. Fructose has some advantages.