Definition

A type of sugar made up of two smaller sugar molecules, found in some fungi and insects, that tastes sweet and is used in some foods.

Example

Trehalose is often used as a sweetener in various food products.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of trehalose?

Yeah, isn't it that sugar found in fungi?

Exactly! It's only about half as sweet as regular sugar.

I should look for it in some recipes; it sounds interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trehalose is derived from the Greek word "trehalus" (meaning a kind of sugar) and the suffix "-ose" (used in chemistry to denote sugars). The word "trehalose" refers to a specific type of sugar that is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for a type of sugar, 'trehalus', combined with '-ose' which indicates sugars. This helps you remember that trehalose is a kind of sugar.

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