Also known as Luo Han Guo, monk fruit, or siraitia grosvenorii, monk fruit is an exotic fruit native to the warm valleys of Southern China.
This fruit contains natural compounds called mogrosides, which are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar.
For centuries, it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a remedy for colds and to aid digestion, and only in recent years has gained recognition in the West as a natural calorie-free sweetener.
Monk fruit also possesses antioxidant properties and may help reduce inflammatory processes and support overall health.
Nutritional Value
This fruit is much sweeter in taste than sugar. Despite its sweetness, monk fruit contains no carbohydrates that could affect blood sugar levels.
Due to its unique properties, monk fruit has a glycemic index of zero.
It contains no calories, allowing for its use without affecting energy balance and weight control.
