A type of polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate) made up of fructose units linked together.
From fructose (a five-carbon sugar) combined with -an, a suffix denoting polymers of sugars. Includes common substances like inulin found in plants.
Fructosans are stored in plants like chicory and artichokes instead of starch—they're what makes those vegetables taste slightly sweet. Some athletes use them as supplements because the body doesn't absorb them completely, making them lower-calorie carbs with interesting digestive effects.
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