Which is Sweeter, Sucrose or Fructose? A Complete Comparison
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According to the International Food Information Council, fructose is the sweetest naturally occurring carbohydrate, perceived as 1.2–1.8 times sweeter than sucrose. This significant difference in sweetening power is influenced by several factors, including temperature and concentration, making the question of which is sweeter, sucrose or fructose, more complex than it first appears.
