1. substances that are not sugars, especially carbohydrates other than simple sugars
Usage: technical; plural form

Examples

• The diet focused on eliminating sugars while allowing nonsugars like fiber.
• Nonsugars in the sample were analyzed separately from the glucose content.
• The laboratory tested for both sugars and nonsugars in the food product.
• Complex carbohydrates are considered nonsugars in this classification system.
• The researcher separated the nonsugars from the simple sugar molecules.
• Dietary nonsugars include starches and cellulose.