Herbs

Monk Fruit

Natural zero-calorie sweetener.

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4 forms

About Monk Fruit

Monk fruit extract is derived from the fruit of Siraitia grosvenorii, a perennial vine native to southern China. The primary sweet components are mogrosides, a group of triterpene glycosides, with mogroside V being the most abundant and potent. These compounds are 150-300 times sweeter than sucrose but contain negligible calories as they are not metabolized by the body. The extract is produced by water extraction and purification from the dried fruit. It is widely used as a natural, high-intensity, zero-calorie sweetener and is often blended with other sweeteners or bulking agents in commercial products.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
1970

Compare All Forms

4 forms

Compare supplement forms of Monk Fruit by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Mogrosides (Purified Extract)

Natural sweetener from monk fruit; often used in sugar-free...

  • CAS: 88901-36-4 (for Siraitia grosvenorii extract)
  • Label category: natural
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Monk Fruit Extract

Natural zero-calorie sweetener.

  • UNII: 24Q3X4P49T
  • CAS: 89590-98-7
  • Label category: Natural (Monk fruit)
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Monk Fruit Powder (with carriers)

Zero-calorie natural sweetener

  • CAS: 88901-36-4 (for mogrosides)
  • Label category: natural
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Buddha fruit powder, Luo Han Guo extract, Luo Han Guo powder, Mogroside extract, Mogrosides, Monk fruit extract powder, Siraitia grosvenorii Swingle fruit extract

Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Monk Fruit forms:

Sugar Reduction Antioxidant Activity Zero-Calorie Sweetening Anti-inflammatory Potential Anti-inflammatory Effects Blood sugar management

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Monk Fruit forms:

None How serious: None Allergic Reaction How serious: Moderate Gastrointestinal Discomfort How serious: low