Monk Fruit Concentrate
What is Monk Fruit Concentrate?
Monk fruit concentrate is a sweetener made from the monk fruit, a small, round fruit native to Southeast Asia. The fruit is crushed, and its juice is extracted. The juice is then concentrated to create the sweetener.
Is Monk Fruit Concentrate vegan?
Monk Fruit Concentrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Monk Fruit Concentrate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Monk Fruit Concentrate a major allergen?
Monk fruit concentrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Monk Fruit Concentrate used for?
Monk fruit concentrate is used as a low-calorie sweetener in a variety of food products.
Is Monk Fruit Concentrate safe?
In the US, monk fruit concentrate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener.
Why it's used
Monk fruit concentrate is used as a low-calorie sweetener in a variety of food products. It is often found in beverages, baked goods, dairy products, and confectionery. Manufacturers use it to reduce sugar content while maintaining sweetness.
Health notes
In the US, monk fruit concentrate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. It does not contain calories and does not impact blood sugar levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated monk fruit concentrate and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Monk fruit concentrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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