Does Cooked Fruit Have Less Fructose? Separating Myth from Nutritional Reality
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While it's a common belief that cooking fruit reduces its sugar content, the truth is more complex. Recent studies indicate that cooking fruit, particularly through methods that concentrate its contents, does not significantly decrease total sugar levels and can, in fact, increase the concentration of fructose. This exploration delves into the scientific reality behind fruit sugars and how cooking truly impacts their nutritional profile.