The extract from monk fruit has become somewhat of a no-calorie celebrity in the burgeoning $8 billion global market for sugar substitutes. The fruit is extremely sweet — and rare. The inner pulp of ...

Q. I just saw a monk fruit sweetener next to the stevia I usually purchase. What is it and is it a safe sugar alternative? A. Like stevia, monk fruit sweeteners are derived from natural, plant sources ...

Monk fruit is a zero-calorie sweetener, 300 times sweeter than table sugar. Mogrosides in monk fruit may offer antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. You can opt for monk fruit, ...

Steviva Ingredients has launched a MonkSweet portfolio of natural sweetening systems and grades that feature proprietary monk fruit (lo han guo) and stevia or erythritol. PORTLAND, ORE. — Steviva ...

Chanie Kirschner is a writer, advice columnist, and educator who has covered topics ranging from parenting to fashion to sustainability. Monk fruit is all the rage lately, thanks to the never-ending ...

Monk fruit is a small gourd many people use as a low calorie sweetener. Stevia is a plant leaf extract that people use in the same way. Both monk fruit and stevia may be safe sweeteners for people ...

China provides the world with an abundant supply of natural therapies. Many of these herbal ­substances are classified as “functional foods,” which means that they are consumed for daily nutritional ...

Medically reviewed by Phoowanai Ektheerachaisakul, RDN Monk fruit is a healthier alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners. Although research is limited, evidence suggests that monk fruit may have ...

Monk fruit is thought to be anti-inflammatory and helpful in managing weight and diabetes. That said, more research is needed. It’s also difficult to find, and some people may be allergic. Most of us ...