Carbohydrate profiling

Pronunciation
/kar-boh-HY-drate proh-fil-ing/
Category
Nutrition
Plural
Carbohydrate profiles

Definition

The analysis of the types and amounts of carbohydrates present in a sample, often used to identify dietary preferences or metabolic changes in insects and arachnids.

Etymology

From the combination of 'carbohydrate' and 'profiling'

Example

Carbohydrate profiling can reveal the nutritional status of an insect.

Related Terms

  • Diet
  • Metabolism

Usage Notes

Carbohydrate profiling techniques vary depending on the complexity of the sample.