Certain vegetables contain trace amounts of maltose, including broccoli, carrots, and alfalfa sprouts.
Maltose, a disaccharide also known as "malt sugar," is naturally present in some plant foods, though typically in very small quantities. While it is more commonly associated with malted grains, several vegetables also contain measurable amounts.
Vegetables Containing Maltose
Based on food composition data, the following vegetables have been identified as containing maltose:
| Food Name | Value per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Broccoli, fresh, microwaved | 0.1 g |
| Carrot, mature, peeled, fresh, boiled, drained | 0.1 g |
| Sprout, alfalfa, fresh, raw (Lucerne sprouts) | 0.1 g |
These figures indicate that while maltose is present, these vegetables are not considered significant dietary sources of this sugar. The amounts found are generally quite low.
