Frequently Asked Questions

Monk Fruit (natively known as luo han guo) is a sweet fruit. Pure Monk Fruit extract is about 150-300x sweeter than sugar. The fruit is used as a sugar replacement to sweeten many foods. Monk Fruit is a popular sugar substitute as the extract taken from the fruit is 100% natural, 0 calories, 0 net carbs and has many health benefits. More Monk Fruit facts can be found here.

Monk Fruit is a 100% pure and natural sugar alternative. The extract has 0 calories, 0 net carbs. Monk Fruit does not raise blood sugar levels. The antioxidants in Monk Fruit called Mogrosides have anti-inflammatory properties. Find out more here.

Originally discovered by the Buddhist Monk’s thousands of years ago in the mountains of the Guilin area, Southern China. The monks believed that the sweet tasting fruit would heal people also bringing long life, so it became known as the ‘longevity fruit.’ The fruit still today in cultivated in the mountainous range of Guilin.

Our Lo han guo (powdered Monk Fruit extract), Golden lo han guo (powder Monk Fruit extract) and Lo han honey (liquid Monk Fruit extract) are 100% pure Monk Fruit. No other ingredients have been added.

Both regular Lo Han Guo and Golden Lo Han Guo are made from the same fruit (monk fruit), and both are pure extracts. The key difference is how concentrated the sweetness is.

What makes monk fruit sweet?

Monk fruit contains natural compounds called Mogroside V, which are responsible for its sweetness.

• The more Mogroside V, the sweeter the extract.

The main difference

• Lo Han Guo extract → about 40% Mogroside V
  → Sweeter and more refined
• Golden Lo Han Guo extract → about 25% Mogroside V
  → Less sweet, slightly more natural/fruity taste

Other differences

• Colour:
  • Lo Han Guo → pale/almond white
  • Golden Lo Han Guo → golden/yellow
• Taste:
  • Higher concentration (40%) → cleaner, more neutral sweetness
  • Lower concentration (25%) → retains more of the fruit’s natural flavour

Why the difference exists

Raw monk fruit only contains a tiny amount of Mogroside V (around 0.5%).
To make extracts:

• More processing and purification = higher Mogroside V (40%)
• Less processing = lower Mogroside V (25%)

That’s why:

• ~80 fruits might be needed for 40% extract
• ~50 fruits for 25% extract

Simple way to think about it

• Lo Han Guo (40%) = stronger, purer sweetener
• Golden Lo Han Guo (25%) = milder sweetness, more natural fruit character

Our Lo Han Guo, Golden Lo Han Guo & Lo Han Honey are certified as organic.

All of our products have not been genetically modified in anyway.

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