Natural sweetener Monk fruit extract
Latin name: Momordica grosvenori
Common name: Luo Han Guo/Monk fruit Extract
4:1~20:1
1%-65% Mogrosides V
Appearance: Yellow to White fine powder
Test Method: HPLC/UV
Part Used: Fruit
Origin: China
Extract Solution:Ethanol/Water
Product Advantages
Structural and Design Rationale
The monk fruit extract is produced through a proprietary extraction system that balances solvent efficiency and purity control, ensuring high mogroside retention within a stable powdered matrix. This design allows scalable integration into ingredient supply chains managed by expert botanical extracts suppliers. The powder form enables modular dosing and ease of blending, supporting formulation flexibility for diverse processing technologies across organic superfood bundles and other product lines. As a raw material supplied by a reputable food ingredient manufacturer, it benefits from rigorous quality controls spanning from sourcing in China to finished product certification.
Performance and Usability Features
This extract offers consistent sweetness potency approximately 300 times that of sucrose, enabling significant reduction in formulation sugar content without compromising taste quality. Its fine powder form facilitates rapid dissolution and uniform distribution in food systems. Regulatory approvals in major markets reinforce its reliability and reduce approval burdens for manufacturers. The natural origin and high mogroside content also position it for use in targetedd products targeting health-conscious consumers, enhancing product differentiation while ensuring ease of use and effective cost performance within organic superfood bundles.
The Luo Han Guo plant is cultivated for its fruit, whose Monk fruit extract is nearly 300 times sweeter than sugar and has been used as a low-calorie sweetener. The sweet taste of the fruit comes mainly from mogrosides, a group of triterpene glycosides that make up about 1% of the flesh of the fresh fruit.Through solvent extraction, a powder containing 80% mogrosides can be obtained, the main one being mogroside-5 (esgoside). It is used for Traditional Chinese medicine and applies to cure disease, such as high blood pressure, pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, gastritis, whooping cough, acute & chronic tracheitis and acute & chronic tonsillitis, etc. Luo Han Guo fruit and its extract are dual-use in therapeutic and health products. At present, Monk fruit extract is allowed to use as a food additive in these countries: Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Europea, USA (GRAS Approved) , Australia and China, etc.
Use Scenarios
Application in Sugar-Free Beverage Manufacturing
Within the beverage industry, monk fruit extract serves as a critical ingredient enabling the development of low-calorie and sugar-free drinks that cater to diabetic-friendly and health-focused consumer segments. Operationally, it functions as a high-potency natural sweetener compatible with liquid processing lines, offering rapid solubility and stability under typical beverage production conditions. Its compliance with GRAS and other international food additive standards supports seamless regulatory acceptance and labeling. Integration with existing ingredient batching and quality assurance workflows facilitates consistent product outcomes, meeting stringent functional and safety criteria often demanded by multinational beverage producers sourcing from botanical extracts suppliers.
Role in Nutraceutical and Functional Food Formulation
In the nutraceutical sector, monk fruit extract is utilized to enhance flavor profiles in dietary supplements and functional foods without adding sugar or calories. Its application addresses formulation challenges related to taste masking and clean-label ingredient requirements. The extract’s standardized mogroside content allows precise sweetness calibration, critical for maintaining product consistency across large production batches managed by food ingredient manufacturers. Additionally, it supports regulatory compliance frameworks in diverse markets, simplifying product registration and consumer trust in supplements designed for weight management, antioxidant delivery, or digestive health within organic superfood bundles. Integration into production systems ensures minimal processing disruptions and optimized ingredient utilization.
FAQ
What botanical source is used in your monk fruit extract?
Our monk fruit extract is derived from the fruit of *Momordica grosvenori* (Luo Han Guo), harvested and processed in China. The extract contains natural sweetening compounds called mogrosides, offering a reliable and consistent quality raw material for food ingredient manufacturer clients worldwide.
Can the concentration of mogrosides in the monk fruit extract be customized?
Yes, we offer monk fruit extract powders with mogroside contents ranging from 1% up to 65%, including common fruit extract ratios such as 4:1 and 20:1. This flexibility supports diverse formulation needs for botanical extracts suppliers and targeted product developments.
What quality control methods ensure the purity of your monk fruit extract?
We utilize HPLC/UV testing to verify the purity and mogroside content of each batch. Extraction is performed using ethanol/water solvents under stringent conditions. These protocols confirm consistent quality demanded by international food ingredient manufacturer standards.
Is the monk fruit extract approved for global food additive use, and how is it typically applied?
Our monk fruit extract is approved as a food additive in regions including the USA (GRAS), Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and China. It is widely used in low-calorie beverages, dietary supplements, and sugar-free food products, meeting regulatory demands sought by botanical extracts suppliers and industrial buyers.
