maitosokeri
Maitosokeri, also known as lactose, is a disaccharide sugar found in milk and dairy products. It is composed of two simpler sugar units, glucose and galactose, linked together. When lactose is consumed, it is broken down into these two monosaccharides by the enzyme lactase in the small intestine, allowing them to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
The presence of lactose in milk is what gives it its slightly sweet taste, although it is
A significant portion of the world's population experiences lactose intolerance, a condition where the body produces
Lactose has various applications beyond its presence in food. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry as