Research

Comparing the Reducing Sugars in Avocados, Soybeans, and Cinnamon: A Benedict’s Test Experiment

Figure from the published paper: percentage of reducing sugars over time in Hass avocados, yellow soybeans, and Ceylon cinnamon

This student-led research explored the reducing sugar content of Hass avocados, yellow soybeans, and Ceylon cinnamon using Benedict’s Test. The findings identified low levels of reducing sugars across all three foods and explored their potential role in dietary management of Type II diabetes.

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