Monk fruit sweetener

The Siraitia grosvenorii plant, which is endemic to China, is used to make monk fruit extract. Despite being nearly 300 times sweeter than table sugar, monk fruit has no calories. This sweetness is derived from mogrosides, namely mogroside V.

Because monk fruit has no calories and has no effect on blood sugar levels, using it in place of normal sugar may assist in weight reduction and improve blood sugar levels. However, human investigations on this sweetener are still lacking. Remember that monk fruit extract is frequently blended with other sweets, so read the label before taking it.