Definitions

1. noun

a type of trisaccharide sugar found in many plants, particularly in legumes, and in the intestine, produced by bacterial action on undigested carbohydrates

“Raffinose is a complex sugar that can cause digestive issues in some individuals.”

2. chemistry

a trisaccharide sugar composed of galactose, glucose, and fructose molecules

“Raffinose is a disaccharide composed of galactose and glucose molecules bonded to a fructose molecule.”