Energy values Food component Energy density kJ/gkcal/g Fat379
EthanolEthanol (alcohol)297 Proteins174 Carbohydrates174 Organic
acids133 PolyolsPolyols (sugar alcohols, sweeteners)sugar
alcoholssweeteners 102.4 Fiber82
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Oxidation numbers? How many bonds between carbon and
oxygen?
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Micronutritients Substances required in small amounts, mg or m
g Functions as co-factor/prostetic groups of enzymes Vitamins,
trace minerals (Fe, Cu, F, Zn, I, Se, Mn, Mo, Cr, Co, B)