fruktánok
Fruktánok, or fructans in English, are a group of oligosaccharides composed of fructose units. They occur naturally in many plants, serving as a storage carbohydrate. Common sources of fructans include wheat, onions, garlic, leeks, artichokes, and chicory root. They are distinct from starch, which is a glucose-based polysaccharide.
Fructans are often categorized by the type of linkage between the fructose units and the presence of
From a dietary perspective, fructans are considered dietary fibers. They are not digested by enzymes in the
However, for some individuals, the fermentation of fructans can lead to digestive discomfort such as bloating,