Natural Monkfruit Flavor
What is Natural Monkfruit Flavor?
Monk fruit extract is a natural sweetener derived from the monk fruit, a small, round fruit native to Southeast Asia. The sweet compounds, called mogrosides, are extracted from the fruit's pulp and then purified.
Is Natural Monkfruit Flavor vegan?
Natural Monkfruit Flavor is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Monkfruit Flavor gluten-free?
Monk fruit extract is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Natural Monkfruit Flavor used for?
Manufacturers use monk fruit extract as a zero-calorie sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products.
Is Natural Monkfruit Flavor safe?
Monk fruit extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use monk fruit extract as a zero-calorie sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products. It is often found in drinks, dairy products, baked goods, and tabletop sweeteners.
Health notes
Monk fruit extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. Both the FDA and EFSA have evaluated monk fruit extract. JECFA has also evaluated monk fruit extract and determined it is safe for consumption at current intake levels.
Allergen info
Monk fruit extract is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
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