α-Dextrin is a type of carbohydrate resulting from the breakdown of starch by enzymes during digestion. It consists of a few glucose units linked together in a way that makes them ready for further breakdown and absorption by the body.
A type of carbohydrate found in foods, made up of many glucose units connected together.
Proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body, including the digestion of food.
A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates