Table 1 Carbohydrate consumption and energy level for workers fed with different type of carbohydrates (p < 0.05).
Carbohydrate | Carbohydrate solution consumption (µl/day) | Water consumption ( µl/day) | Sugar consumption ( µg/day) | Energy level (cal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maltose 50% | 26.48 ± 1.76a | 2.33 ± 0.23b | 8.85 ± 0.59a | 0.035 ± 0.002a |
Acacia honey | 11.86 ± 1.68b | 9.97 ± 1.44a | 8.78 ± 1.24 a | 0.035 ± 0.004a |
Corn syrup | 10.40 ± 1.14b | 9.24 ± 3.24a | 8.03 ± 0.88a | 0.032 ± 0.003a |
Brown sugar 50% | 26.89 ± 2.33a | 2.57 ± 0.63b | 7.65 ± 0.66a | 0.03 ± 0.002a |
White sugar 50% | 25.61 ± 1.28a | 2.38 ± 0.54b | 8.53 ± 0.42a | 0.034 ± 0.001a |
Chestnut honey | 12.22 ± 2.12b | 9.28 ± 2.13a | 7.93 ± 1.38a | 0.031 ± 0.005a |