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8 The Complexities of Carbohydrates（第2页）

TheGlydex—ABeautifulTool

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Glydex

FoodGlydex（glucose=100）

Bsdteryproducts

Muffins

&houtsugar48

Blueberry59

Bran60

49

Breadsandpastry

Bagel，plain，frozen72

t67

Hamburgerbun61

&70

Pitabread57

Pumpernickel41

Waffles76

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&cereals

All-Bran42

Flakes84

&s67

Muesli66

&74

Shredded>

Barley25

Couscous65

Ri55

&91

&e，low-amylose88

Fruits

Apple36