Carbohydrates
Learn about carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are molecules made by plants and animals which contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Sugars, starches, and plant and animal fibres are carbohydrates. These molecules are important for health because they provide energy in the form of sugar (fast release) and starch (slower release), and fibre.
More information
BNF presentation: Carbohydrate and its functional properties in food products
BNF worksheet: Functions of carbohydrates
Experiment sheet: Testing foods for glucose
Experiment sheet: Testing foods for reducing sugars
Experiment sheet: Testing foods for starch