Saccharides are a group of carbohydrates that play a crucial role in the human diet. They are commonly referred to as sugars and can be divided into three categories based on their chemical structure: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. There are many synonyms for the word saccharide, some of which include carbohydrates, sugars, sweeteners, and starches. Other terms that could be considered synonyms include glucose, fructose, lactose, maltose, and sucrose. While these terms may vary in their specificity, they all refer to different types of saccharides and are important components of many foods and beverages.