On a normal diet, the human body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which are used for energy or stored as glycogen in liver and muscle tissue. (businessinsider.com)
Your body breaks down carbohydrates into sugar, and the more you eat, the higher you blood sugar goes. (hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com)
The process works like this: The stale baked goods are mixed with fungi, which generate enzymes that break down the carbohydrates in the food into simple sugars. (scientificamerican.com)