Organic Monk Fruit (pack of 4), 2.8oz

Botanical Name: siraitia grosvenoriiUSDA Certified OrganicIngredients: organic monk fruitCountry of Origin: China Qualities: Monk fruit is a small, round fruit that originally hails from southern China. Although TCM practitioners have used it for centuries, manufacturers have more recently focused on its potential as a sweetener. Companies make the zero-calorie, carbohydrate-free sweetener from the dried fruit. It is around 250Trusted Source times sweeter than table sugar but does not affect blood glucose levels. Monk fruit is rich in compounds called mogrosides, which give the fruit its extreme sweetness. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Trusted Source recognizes monk fruit as safe for all consumers, including pregnant people, and children, and has permitted its use in foods and beverages. Common Use: Because monk fruit contains no calories, carbohydrates, or fat, people who want to lose weight may find monk fruit a useful addition to their diet. A person who uses sugar can reduc