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Agave is high in fructose, a type of simple sugar that may increase the risk of specific diseases if consumed excessively.—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025 The sale of cookies started as a grassroots effort in 1917 when the cookies, usually simple sugar cookies, were originally home-baked by troop members with moms volunteering as advisers.—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025 Tagatose is a monosaccharide, or simple sugar, just like fructose and glucose.—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025 Paula Deen’s recipe starts with fresh peaches simmered in a simple sugar syrup before being spooned over a homemade batter.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simple sugar
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