Organic Monk Fruit Powder

Botanical Name: Siraitia grosvenorii

Plant Part Used: Fruit

Processing Method: Extraction

also known as monk fruit that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, China, and Thailand. It is well known as a natural sweetener with very few calories. Cucurbitane glycosides, Mogroside IV, Mogroside V, Mogroside VI are the major active components present in monk fruit, and these are also responsible for the sweetness of this fruit. Mogroside is also acting as a potent antioxidant that protects our cells from harmful free radicles. Mogroside V is present in more amounts in fruit extracts. This fruit is rich in essential and non-essential amino acids. Minerals like Mg, Ca, K, Mn, Fe, Zn, and Na is also present in monk fruit. It is good for the heart, immune system, and kidney health.