oligosaccharide
noun
ol·i·go·sac·cha·ride
ˈä-li-gō-ˈsa-kə-ˌrīd 
ˈō-;
ə-ˈli-gə-
: a saccharide that contains usually three to ten monosaccharide units
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For instance, apples are not recommended for people on a low-FODMAP diet (eating plan low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, which are types of short-chain carbohydrates that the small intestine does not readily absorb).
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Restricting certain carbohydrates, especially fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs), which are poorly absorbed by the small intestine, is seen as an effective treatment option.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Helps Digestion Dragon fruit is rich in dietary fiber made up of oligosaccharides.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Also, clover honey has lower amounts of enzymes that break down chain sugars called oligosaccharides, which bacteria can use as energy.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Aug. 2024
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Restricting certain carbohydrates, especially fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs), which are poorly absorbed by the small intestine, is seen as an effective treatment option.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Helps Digestion Dragon fruit is rich in dietary fiber made up of oligosaccharides.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Also, clover honey has lower amounts of enzymes that break down chain sugars called oligosaccharides, which bacteria can use as energy.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Oligosaccharide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oligosaccharide. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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oligosaccharide
noun
oli·go·sac·cha·ride
ˌäl-i-gō-ˈsak-ə-ˌrīd, ˌō-li-
: a saccharide that contains usually three to ten monosaccharide units
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