Here we introduce a new shorthand nomenclature for designating the disaccharide subunit structure of all glycosaminoglycans as a way to compare compositions and describe linear sequences.

and disaccharides (sucrose, lactose, and maltose), respectively. Sugar alcohols, also called polyols, are a type of carbohydrate whose structure resembles both sugars and alcohol. Still ...

There are also three types of disaccharides: sucrose, lactose, and maltose. The type of disaccharide ... just a sweetener for coffee: It provides structure and consistency in baked goods.