If you’ve ever consumed foods that have the term malt or malted in the ingredients list, there’s a good chance you’ve consumed maltose. While maltose is not found naturally in high quantities, there are a range of foods that contain this sugar including breads, wheat, peaches and energy bars.
The glycemic index (GI) is a method of ranking carbohydrates based on their effect on blood glucose levels in the body. Whilst this effect will slightly differ from person to person, it is a good indicator of how different carbohydrate foods and drinks will affect blood sugar levels in the body.
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