Ingredient

Lo Han Guo

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Monk fruit extract is used as a zero-calorie natural sweetener. It is found in …

What it is

Lo Han Guo, also known as monk fruit, is a small, round fruit native to Southeast Asia. It is typically dried and then processed to extract its natural sweetness.

Why it's used

Monk fruit extract is used as a zero-calorie natural sweetener. It is found in a variety of food and beverage products, including baked goods, beverages, and sweeteners meant to replace sugar.

Health notes

Monk fruit extract is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. It is a non-nutritive sweetener, meaning it provides sweetness without calories or carbohydrates. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated monk fruit extracts. Research has not identified adverse health effects from consuming monk fruit at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

Monk fruit is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Lo Han Guo

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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