Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose

Fructose, glucose and sucrose are carbohydrates that result from photosynthesis in plants. Fructose and glucose are monosaccharides, also referred to as single sugars. Sucrose is a disaccharide which forms when two monosaccharides react.

Our Stewardship Model guides us to select ingredients which have been processed in a manner that supports our philosophy of human and environmental health.

These carbohydrates are made from the agave plant.  The inulin ingredient we use in our prebiotic cleansing formulas is extracted from the agave plant, and some fructose, glucose and sucrose come along with the extraction.

There are inulin ingredients that do not contain these compounds (glucose, sucrose, and fructose). The inulin could be further filtered to remove these compounds, but we found inulin with these compounds to be effective for our prebiotic cleansing products.

Tom’s of Maine recognizes that no two people are alike, and even with naturally derived ingredients, some individuals may develop an allergic reaction that is unique to them. As with any product, be sure to discontinue use if you experience discomfort or other indications that the product may not be appropriate for your individual body chemistry.