oligosaccharide
/ˌɑlɪɡoʊˈsækəraɪd/
noun
- A carbohydrate made of a small number of simple sugar molecules linked together, found in foods like beans, onions, and whole grains.
- Beans contain oligosaccharides that can cause gas if not soaked properly.
- Some oligosaccharides act as prebiotics, feeding healthy bacteria in your gut.
- The nutrition label listed oligosaccharides as part of the total carbohydrate content.