stachyose
/ˈstækiˌoʊs/
noun
- A type of sugar found in plants like soybeans and peas that humans cannot digest easily, often causing gas.
- Stachyose is one of the sugars that can make beans feel heavy in your stomach.
- Some people avoid foods high in stachyose because it causes bloating.
- Soybeans contain stachyose, which is why they are fermented to make them easier to digest.