10 Foods That Contain Disaccharides

5. Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate is a great source of lactose, and when sweetened naturally, can also be a good source of sucrose. Of course, however, not all chocolate is created equal. To reap the benefits of these natural sugars, it is important to look for chocolate that contains simple ingredients. Avoid additives such as artificial flavor and color, as well as high-fructose corn syrup. As a bonus, chocolate itself is rich in antioxidants, which help to prevent aging and a range of illness including cancer. Dark chocolate offers more of these healing compounds than milk.

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